Recall 06V172000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 2003-2005 URAL RETRO
RECALL This recall affects up to 89 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V172000 |
| Manufacturer | IRBIT MOTORWORKS, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 89 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC REAR AND/OR SIDECAR BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE BRAKES CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING POSSIBLE REAR AND/OR SIDECAR WHEEL LOCK-UP.
Safety Consequence
OVERHEATED BRAKE SYSTEMS WILL RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT BRAKING POWER. WHEEL LOCK-UP MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AND/OR SIDECAR BRAKE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT IRBIT MOTORWORKS (URAL) AT 1-888-990-8484.