The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V507000·Announced 2013-10-17

Ural Motorcycles Recalled for Defective Aluminum Rims

Irbit Motorworks is recalling 2012 Ural motorcycles with sidecars because improperly heat-treated aluminum rims may crack or break, increasing crash risk.

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 (wheel rim failure) that could result in a wheel lock-up and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Ural Gear-up, Patrol, Patrol T, Tourist, and Tourist T motorcycles with sidecars. These vehicles were produced between June 2, 2012, and October 25, 2012. The recall involves 273 units.

The defect involves aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012 that were improperly heat treated. This condition could result in cracked, split, or broken rims. A rim failure may cause a wheel lock-up, which increases the risk of a crash.

Irbit will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012 free of charge. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Irbit Motorworks at 1-425-702-8484 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
URAL TOURIST-T, PATROL-T, PATROL, TOURIST
Brand
URAL
Manufacturer
IRBIT MOTORWORKS OF AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
273

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 (5)

  • TOURIST-T
  • PATROL-T
  • PATROL
  • TOURIST
  • GEAR-UP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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