Recall 13V313 affects 139 2012-2013 Morgan 3W motorcycles for a missing brake fluid reservoir warning label. Repair will be free at Morgan dealers once available.
Morgan recall 13V313 covers 139 2012-2013 3W three-wheeled motorcycles because the brake fluid reservoir lacks the required filling warning statement. Without that warning, an owner can miss the reservoir filling requirement, brake performance can drop, and the Morgan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake fluid reservoir on the 2012-2013 Morgan 3W stores the hydraulic fluid used by the motorcycle brake system. When the rider presses the brake pedal, that fluid carries pressure through the brake lines so the brakes clamp and slow the vehicle. The reservoir also needs clear filling instructions because the wrong level or handling of brake fluid affects brake performance.
On affected Morgan 3W motorcycles, the reservoir does not have the required filling warning statement. That is a labeling defect, not a report that the reservoir, brake lines, or calipers are broken. The missing statement means the vehicle does not conform to FMVSS No. 122, the motorcycle brake system rule cited in the recall.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are looking for the missing brake fluid reservoir warning statement, not a sound, smell, warning light, or pedal change.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2012 and 2013 model years, with both the vehicle label and hydraulic brake system involved.
| 2013 Morgan 3W | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Morgan 3W | hydraulic brake system |
| 2012 Morgan 3W | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Morgan 3W | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 139 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the brake fluid reservoir filling warning label, an operator lacks the reservoir filling instructions. That creates a risk of reduced brake performance and increases the risk of a crash. Repair will be free at any franchised Morgan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Morgan 3W is included in this recall.
- Watch for Morgan's owner notice; the filing does not list a mailing schedule.
- Call Morgan's US Agent at 1-505-570-1845 with questions and reference recall number 13V313.
- Schedule the free brake-fluid-reservoir warning-label application once Morgan or a franchised Morgan dealer confirms the repair is open.
- Avoid brake-fluid reservoir service without the proper filling instructions until the warning label is installed.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is a label update, not a parts replacement. Once the repair is available, a Morgan technician will apply the required brake fluid reservoir filling warning label to the vehicle, free of charge. The recall remedy text did not provide an owner notification schedule, so contact a Morgan dealer or Morgan's US Agent for the current repair timing before arranging service.
Timeline
| July 16, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V313?
Recall 13V313 covers 139 2012-2013 Morgan 3W three-wheeled motorcycles missing the required brake fluid reservoir filling warning label. The missing label means the vehicles do not meet FMVSS No. 122. Morgan dealers will apply the warning label for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Morgan 3W is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 3W is included in recall 13V313. If it is, contact a franchised Morgan dealer or Morgan's US Agent at 1-505-570-1845 and ask for the free brake fluid reservoir warning label repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the safety defect at no cost. Morgan dealers will apply the brake fluid reservoir filling warning label free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced brake performance if the operator is not warned about the brake fluid reservoir filling requirements. Reduced brake performance increases crash risk. The fix is the free dealer-installed brake fluid reservoir warning label.
What if I bought my Morgan 3W used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor safety recalls regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2012-2013 Morgan 3W is included, then reference recall 13V313 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V313000 |
|---|---|
| Morgan customer service | 1-505-570-1845 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V313 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V313000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →