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NHTSARecalled Jul 31, 2018 · #18V502000

Throttle Firmware may Cause Stall

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Description

Alta Motors (Alta) is recalling certain 2019 Alta Redshift EXR and 2018-2019 Alta Redshift MXR motorcycles. The software for the throttle control may fault if the throttle is rolled forward past the closed position, possibly resulting in a motorcycle stall. A motorcycle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Throttle Firmware may Cause Stall
  • 2018-2019 Alta Redshift MXR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Alta Motors
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Alta will notify owners, and dealers will install an update for the throttle software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Alta customer service at 1-415-230-0755. Alta's number for this recall is SVC-ESB-18-004.

View the official CPSC notice