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⛔ Do not drive until fixed💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V458📅 Jul 13, 2018

2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC & 2018 MV Agusta F3 800 + 1 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
18V458000
Manufacturer recall #
18RC02
Manufacturer
MV Agusta USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
22
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 20, 2018
Built
Mar 12, 2018 – Apr 30, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V458 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V458?

2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC & 2018 MV Agusta F3 800 + 1 more. 22 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized MV Agusta dealer to book the free repair. Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired.