MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 10, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

MV Agusta Motorcycles North America, Inc recalls 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800, F3 800 RC

Recall number

18V458000

Brand / firm

MV Agusta

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 22 units

Why it was recalled

Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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 to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.