Recall 18V458000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT Defect in 2018-2018 MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER RC
RECALL This recall affects up to 22 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V458000 |
| Manufacturer | MV Agusta USA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 22 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
MV Agusta USA, LLC (MV Agusta) is recalling certain 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800RC, and F3 800 motorcycles. These vehicles are equipped with a fork axle carrier that may have damaged threads which can cause excessive play of the wheel clamping screw.
Safety Consequence
Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MV Agusta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the threaded holes in the fork axle carriers, and if necessary replace the fork leg, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact MV Agusta customer service at 1-215-781-1770. MV Agusta's number for this recall is 18RC02.
Related Recalls for MV AGUSTA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V839000 | 2015 MV AGUSTA F4 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 34 | |
| 17V772000 | 2017 MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER RR | WHEELS:RIM | 45 | |
| 14V189000 | 2014 MV AGUSTA BRUTALE RR | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 223 | |
| 11V232000 | 2010 MV AGUSTA F4 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 211 | |
| 10V280000 | 2010 MV AGUSTA F4 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 66 |