NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Textron 898455 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Textron 898455 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Textron 898455. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Textron dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Textron 898455. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
TEXTRON/FMVSS 122/BRAKES
NHTSA #99V052000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported March 12, 1999 · TEXTRON
Potentially affected: 2,309 vehicles
Owners notified April 20, 1999 · Vehicles built January 1, 1990 – March 1, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEELED ON-ROAD VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Safety consequence
THE STOPPING DISTANCE ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE INCREASED.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WHEEL CYLINDER AND BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDER KIT ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 20, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TEXTRON AT 1-402-474-8568.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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