Mv Agusta Motor Brutale 800 Dragster Rr: Fork Axle Carrier With Excessive Play Of Wheel Clamping Screw

Recall Summary MV Agusta is recalling 144 motorcycles from multiple models (including Brutale 800 and F3 series) because a production error may have caused excessive looseness in the fork axle clamping screw, which could result in loss of control while riding. Affected vehicles are primarily in the United Kingdom. The manufacturer will inspect the fork axle carriers and replace any defective fork legs.

Recalling firm

MV AGUSTA MOTOR SPA

Product

Vehicles: MV AGUSTA MOTOR BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER RR, MV AGUSTA MOTOR F3 675, MV AGUSTA MOTOR RVS#1, MV AGUSTA MOTOR BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER RC, MV AGUSTA MOTOR F3 800, MV AGUSTA MOTOR BRUTALE 800 RR, MV AGUSTA MOTOR F3 800 RC, MV AGUSTA MOTOR BRUTALE 800 RC, MV AGUSTA MOTOR BRUTALE 800. Units affected: 144

Reason

Due to a production error there may be excessive play in the axial clamping screw on the forks. This could lead to a loss of control. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS NOT TO RIDE THE MACHINE UNTIL THE RECALL IS COMPLETED. Remedy: On affected machines check the threaded holes in the axle carriers with a special tool. If the nonconformity is present the fork leg with a defective axle carrier will be replaced.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-07-18

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/14190bcf-cfe8-4108-ae98-c8c418440be6