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NHTSARecalled Jul 10, 2018 · #18V458000

Fork Axle Carrier Defect May Cause Loss of Control

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive

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

Product details

Product
Fork Axle Carrier Defect May Cause Loss of Control
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
MV Agusta Motorcycles North America, Inc
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice