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SevereNHTSA·11V232000·Announced 2011-04-06

MV Agusta Recalls 2010 F4 Motorcycles Due to Rear Subframe Defect

MV Agusta is recalling 2010 F4 motorcycles because the rear subframe may crack and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear subframe failure) that compromises stability and creates a risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

MV Agusta Motor, S.P.A. is recalling certain model year 2010 F4 motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect in the rear subframe where the upper fixture points may not be sufficiently robust. This weakness may result in the subframe cracking and failing locally to the fixture points during use.

The defect could compromise the stability of the rider and passenger, thereby causing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners should contact MV Agusta at 1-215-830-3300 to schedule a repair. Dealers will install a reinforcement support kit for the rear subframe free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2011. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
MV AGUSTA F4
Brand
MV AGUSTA
Manufacturer
MV AGUSTA MOTOR, S.P.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
211

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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