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SevereNHTSA·17V772000·Announced 2017-12-01

MV Agusta Recalls 2017 Brutale 800 Dragster RR for Rear Wheel Spokes

MV Agusta is recalling 45 2017 Brutale 800 Dragster RR motorcycles because rear wheel spokes may loosen, potentially affecting handling and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 wheel spokes) that compromises handling and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

MV Agusta USA, LLC is recalling certain 2017 Brutale 800 Dragster RR motorcycles. The recall involves 45 vehicles in the United States. The defect involves the spokes on the rear wheel, which may loosen. This issue can potentially affect the motorcycle's handling.

If the handling is compromised due to loose rear wheel spokes, there is an increased risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The recall began on December 13, 2017. MV Agusta will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear wheels free of charge. Owners may contact MV Agusta customer service at 1-215-781-1770. MV Agusta's number for this recall is 2813. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER RR
Brand
MV AGUSTA
Manufacturer
MV Agusta USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
45

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)

  • BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER RR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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