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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 21V045📅 Feb 3, 2021

2018–2020 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 & 2018–2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Royal Enfield North America Limited (Royal Enfield) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 motorcycles. Road salt may cause corrosion on the brake calipers.

💥 The risk

Corroded brake calipers may cause the brakes to drag or decrease braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Royal Enfield will notify owners, and dealers will replace front and rear calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2021. Owners may contact Royal Enfield customer service at 1-866-600-1122.

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
21V045000
Manufacturer
Royal Enfield North America Limited
Vehicles affected
4,403
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Owner phone
1-866-600-1122
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 15, 2021
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 21V045 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 21V045?

2018–2020 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 & 2018–2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. 4,403 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Royal Enfield dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-600-1122.