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Yamaha, CRG and Ducati Motorcycles Recalled for Brake Service

Date: 5/10/2006

Reason: the brake lever could become seized in the brake engaged position, thereby preventing the front brake from disengaging.

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The following motorcycle models were recalled for faulty brakes:

     Aprilia / Mille R       2004-2006

     CRG / Rb-511       9999

     CRG/ Rb-512       9999

     Ducati / 749       2003-2006

     Ducati / 999       2003-2006

     Yamaha / Yzf-R1       2004-2006

     Yamaha / YZF-R6       2005-2006

Manufacturer : Constructors Racing Group, LLC

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1611

Summary:
Certain CRG front brake levers, model rb-511 designed for use on 2004-2006 Yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycles, and 2005-2006 Yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles. Model rb-512 is designed for use on 2003-2006 Ducati 749 and 999 motorcycles, and on 2004-2006 Aprilia mille r motorcycles. Due to a misalignment of the pivot bore, the brake lever could become seized in the brake engaged position, thereby preventing the front brake from disengaging.

Consequence:
A non-release condition could cause drag on the front brake system, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy:
The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy and notification schedule. owners may concact CRG at 831-763-7811.

Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket crg front brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on motorcycles manufactured by Yamaha, Ducati, or Aprilia. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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