Vehicle recall 09V379000 · September 29, 2009
Panther P150 and P50
These motorcycles fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems." the standard requires a strictly mechanical…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Panther is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 motorcycles. These motorcycles fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems." the standard requires a strictly mechanical form of engagement of a motorcycle parking brake, whereas the parking brake on these motorcycles relies in part on hydraulic pressure.
- Consequence
- In the event of a loss of hydraulic pressure through the loss of brake fluid, brake performance will degrade increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Panther will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact panther at 1-954-682-3693.
- Notes
- Owners may also 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
- 09V379000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 29, 2009
- Filed by
- PANTHER MOTORS INC
- Owner notification
- October 31, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 434
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Parking brake
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Panther P150 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Panther P50 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Panther been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Panther dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.