2003–2005 Ural Retro & 2003–2005 Ural Retro Solo recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorcycles equipped with hydraulic rear and/or sidecar brake systems, the brakes CAN overheat causing possible rear and/or sidecar wheel lock-up.
💥 The risk
Overheated brake systems will result in insufficient braking power. Wheel lock-up may result in a loss of control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the rear and/or sidecar brake components free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2006. Owners may contact irbit motorworks (ural) at 1-888-990-8484.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V172000
- Manufacturer
- IRBIT MOTORWORKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 89
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Owner phone
- 1-888-990-8484
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 25, 2006
- Built
- Aug 1, 2003 – Sep 9, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.