Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V385000 Reported October 2, 2009

Master cylinder reservoir cover

Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 738 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V385000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
738
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 2, 2009

Defect Summary

Qingqi is recalling 738 my 2008 zap xebra motorcycles manufactured between january and december 2008. these motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems." they do not have a separate brake fluid reservoir for the front and rear brakes.

Safety Consequence

Without a separate reservoir for each brake, having its own cover, seal, and cover retention device, fluid for one brake circuit may move to the other. if this happens, both reservoirs could loose fluid as a result of a fluid leak in one brake circuit and compromise the stopping ability of both brakes.

Corrective Action

Zap will notify owners and repair or replace the master cylinder free of charge. the safety recall began on january 29, 2010. owners may contact zap toll-free at 1-800-251-4555.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd dealer and reference recall ID 09V385000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V385000

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

What is recall 09V385000?

NHTSA recall 09V385000 was issued by Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd on October 2, 2009. It addresses: Master cylinder reservoir cover. The recall affects approximately 738 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V385000 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.