Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V379000 Reported September 29, 2009

Parking brake lever/fmvss 122

Q: What is recall 09V379000?

NHTSA recall 09V379000 was issued by Panther Motors Inc on September 29, 2009. It addresses: Parking brake lever/fmvss 122. The recall affects approximately 434 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Panther Motors Inc · N/A · 434 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V379000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Panther Motors Inc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

434

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 29, 2009

Defect Summary

Panther is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 motorcycles. these motorcycles fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems." the standard requires a strictly mechanical form of engagement of a motorcycle parking brake, whereas the parking brake on these motorcycles relies in part on hydraulic pressure.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a loss of hydraulic pressure through the loss of brake fluid, brake performance will degrade increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Panther will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact panther at 1-954-682-3693.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Panther Motors Inc dealer and reference recall ID 09V379000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 09V379000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V379000?

NHTSA recall 09V379000 was issued by Panther Motors Inc on September 29, 2009. It addresses: Parking brake lever/fmvss 122. The recall affects approximately 434 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Panther Motors Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V379000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.