REYNOLDS MACHINE TOOL CO, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by REYNOLDS MACHINE TOOL CO, INC. in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

March 16, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

REYNOLDS MACHINE/LUGGAGE RACK

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: LUGGAGE RACKS FOR USE ON BMW MOTORCYCLES. WHEN INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE RACK, THE CHARCOAL CANNISTER IS SLIGHTLY MOVED. WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE'S SUSPENSION IS FULLY COMPRESSED, THIS CANNISTER CONTACTS THE BRAKE LINE FITTING AT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER, LOOSENING THE BRAKE FITTING. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.

NHTSA ID: 98E007000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 175

Consequence Summary:

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE THE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

REYNOLDS MACHINE HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THESE LUGGAGE RACKS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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