Equipment recall 06E035000 · May 2, 2006
Ducati 749, Ducati 999 and 2 more models
Certain crg front brake levers, model RB-511 designed for use on 2004-2006 yamaha yzf-R1 motorcycles, and 2005-2006 yamaha yzf-R6 motorcycles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Certain crg front brake levers, model RB-511 designed for use on 2004-2006 yamaha yzf-R1 motorcycles, and 2005-2006 yamaha yzf-R6 motorcycles. Model RB-512 is designed for use on 2003-2006 ducati 749 and 999 motorcycles, and on 2004-2006 aprilia mille r motorcycles. Due to a misalignment of the pivot bore, the brake lever could become seized in the brake engaged position, thereby preventing the front brake from disengaging.
- Consequence
- A non-release condition could cause drag on the front brake system, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Crg will notify owners and replace the rocker for the front lever free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2006. Owners may concact crg at 831-763-7811.
- Notes
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket crg front brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on motorcycles manufactured by yamaha, ducati, or aprilia.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06E035000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2006
- Filed by
- CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC
- Owner notification
- May 22, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,611
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati 749 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Ducati 999 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Yamaha YZFR1 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Yamaha YZFR6 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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