Mv Agusta recall: Suspension
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mv Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster Rc 2018
- Mv Agusta F3 800 2018
- Mv Agusta F3 800 Rc 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V458000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mv Agusta USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 10, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 20, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 22
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 12, 2018 to Apr 30, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Front
- Maker's own recall number
- 18RC02
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mv Agusta recall: Structure Apr 10, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.