Renthal Clip On Handlebars: Handlebars May Become Loose / Insecure
Recall Summary Renthal is recalling approximately 5,000 clip-on handlebars that may develop cracks due to stress corrosion, potentially causing them to become loose or fail during use. This could affect a rider's ability to control the vehicle. The manufacturer is offering replacement handlebars with improved resistance to this type of cracking.
- Recalling firm
- RENTHAL
- Product
- Vehicles: RENTHAL CLIP ON HANDLEBARS. Units affected: 5,000
- Reason
- The clip-on handlebar is susceptible to Stress Corrosion Cracking. This can cause the part to fail during use and could affect control of the machine. The manufacturer recommends to immediately STOP using the clip-ons Remedy: Replace affected components with an alternative version with a superior resistance to Stress Corrosion Cracking.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-09-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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