2009 Wildfire Wf650-C problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light 2012-02-01 · campaign 12V031000 · 202 vehicles
Defect: WILDFIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 WF650-C MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEM. AS BUILT, THESE MOTORCYCLES HAVE A SINGLE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WITH A SINGLE FILLER OPENING AND LACK THE REQUIRED RESERVOIR LABELING. WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE FAILURE ARE ALSO ABSENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE REQUIRED BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL, OPERATORS MAY IMPROPERLY MAINTAIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. WITH ONLY A SINGLE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR FOR THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM AND NO BRAKE FAILURE INDICATOR LAMP, IN THE EVENT OF ANY BRAKE FLUID LEAK, THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: WILDFIRE WILL CONTACT OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE MOTORCYCLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILDFIRE AT 1-740-283-6540.
What owners report
2014-08-28 · Service Brakes · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 wildfire 650-t (na) motorcycle. while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was engaged. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 12v031000 (service brakes, air). the vehicle was not repaired. the vi…”
2012-08-21 · Service Brakes · 250 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 wildfire wf650-c. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was engaged but the vehicle failed to stop. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 250. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.