Nissin Abs Modulator (Nk2r3), model year 9999. Filed by Nissin Kogyo Co., LTD and reported to NHTSA on 11 July 2013. 30,870 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Nissin Kogyo Co., LTD is recalling certain motorcycle antilock braking system (ABS) modulators, part number NK2R3, manufactured June 18, 2012, through March 22, 2013. Due to aluminum filings remaining inside the modulators from the manufacturing process, ABS functionality may be lost.
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 13E038 cover?
- Nissin ABS Modulator (Nk2R3).
- What is wrong with them?
- Nissin Kogyo Co., LTD is recalling certain motorcycle antilock braking system (ABS) modulators, part number NK2R3, manufactured June 18, 2012, through March 22, 2013. Due to aluminum filings remaining inside the modulators from the manufacturing process, ABS functionality may be lost.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- A loss of ABS operation may result in the motorcycle wheels locking up during hard braking increasing the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Nissin has contacted all of the motorcycle manufacturers involved with this recall and the motorcycle manufacturers will be contacting the affected customers to have the ABS units replaced free of charge. Owners with questions should contact their motorcycle manufacturer.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “A loss of ABS operation may result in the motorcycle wheels locking up during hard braking increasing the risk of a crash.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 13E038 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Nissin Kogyo Co., LTD |
| System at fault | Equipment |
| Reported to NHTSA | 11 July 2013 |
| Model years | 9999-9999 |
| Vehicles named | NISSIN ABS MODULATOR (NK2R3) |
What the notice says today
The consequence
A loss of ABS operation may result in the motorcycle wheels locking up during hard braking increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Nissin has contacted all of the motorcycle manufacturers involved with this recall and the motorcycle manufacturers will be contacting the affected customers to have the ABS units replaced free of charge. Owners with questions should contact their motorcycle manufacturer. If owners have additional questions, they may contact Nissin representation at 1-614-227-2117.
What it said before
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This is one of 2,632 notices in the record whose component field names equipment. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 29 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 13E038, wording as read on 17 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/13e038/
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