2018 MV Agusta BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER RC/F3 800/F3 800 RC - Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V458000
22 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2018
- Makes
- MV Agusta
- Manufacturer
- MV Agusta USA, LLC
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Potential units affected
- 22 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-07-10
Affected vehicles
- 2018 MV Agusta BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER RC
- 2018 MV Agusta F3 800
- 2018 MV Agusta F3 800 RC
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s 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.