Recall 11V544 affects 6,405 2005-2009 Chg CF250T V5 and CF250T V3 motorcycles with nonstandard rear brake controls. Free repair at any franchised Chg dealer.
Chg is recalling 6,405 2005-2009 CF250T V5 and CF250T V3 automatic motorcycles because they were built with a left hand rear wheel brake instead of the required right foot operated rear wheel brake. The nonstandard control layout can make effective braking harder and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear wheel brake control on the 2005-2009 Chg CF250T V5 and CF250T V3 motorcycles is the control that applies braking force at the rear wheel. On motorcycles that comply with the federal control layout, the rear wheel brake is operated by the rider's right foot. That placement lets riders use the same expected hand and foot pattern across compliant motorcycles.
These motorcycles were built with the rear wheel brake controlled by the left hand instead of the required right foot control. The brake system itself is still the service brake system, but the control location is wrong for the required motorcycle control standard. A rider expecting a right foot rear brake can reach for the normal control and find a different layout.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the control arrangement installed on the motorcycle, so an owner notices it by the rear brake being operated from the left hand rather than the right foot.
Who's affected?
Spans the CF250T V3 and CF250T V5 across 2005-2009, with the hydraulic brake system named for each.
| 2008 Chg CF250T V5 | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2007 Chg CF250T V5 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2009 Chg CF250T V5 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2007 Chg CF250T V3 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2008 Chg CF250T V3 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2006 Chg CF250T V3 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2005 Chg CF250T V3 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2009 Chg CF250T V3 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2006 Chg CF250T V5 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2005 Chg CF250T V5 | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 6,405 |
A matching year and CF250T version does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific scooter is included.
What's the safety risk?
Nonstandard motorcycle controls can interfere with the rider's ability to brake effectively, increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and ask the dealer to install the rear wheel brake control kit. Repair will be free at any franchised Chg dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2009 Chg CF250T V5 or CF250T V3 is included in this recall.
- Contact Chg customer service at 1-888-823-6686 to confirm the free rear-brake-control kit is open before scheduling dealer work.
- Schedule the right-foot rear-wheel-brake kit installation with a franchised Chg dealer so the motorcycle has the required rear brake control.
- Bring the recall notice if Chg mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V544 when you call.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete, especially if the left-hand rear brake makes normal braking hard to use.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chg technician installs a right foot control rear wheel brake kit so the rear brake control matches the required motorcycle control layout. The known remedy is a kit installation, not an owner adjustment. Because the remedy status is not listed as available, confirm the open repair with the dealer before planning service. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| November 10, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 6, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V544?
Recall 11V544 covers 6,405 2005-2009 Chg CF250T V5 and CF250T V3 automatic motorcycles built with a left-hand rear wheel brake instead of the required right-foot-operated rear wheel brake. Chg dealers install a right foot control rear wheel brake kit for free.
What should I do if my 2005-2009 Chg CF250T V5 or CF250T V3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 11V544. If it is, contact a franchised Chg dealer and ask for the right foot control rear wheel brake kit. Reference recall number 11V544 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Chg dealers install the right foot control rear wheel brake kit free of charge. The recall repair began on January 10, 2012.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced braking control from nonstandard motorcycle controls. The left-hand rear brake layout can hinder the operator's ability to brake effectively, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer brake-control kit repair.
What if I bought my Chg CF250T V5 or CF250T V3 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the motorcycle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2005-2009 Chg CF250T V5 or CF250T V3 is included, then call a franchised Chg dealer with recall number 11V544.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V544000 |
|---|---|
| Chg customer service | 1-888-823-6686 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V544 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V544000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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