The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V458000·Announced 2018-07-10

MV Agusta Recalls 2018 Motorcycles Due to Fork Axle Thread Damage

MV Agusta is recalling 2018 Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800, and F3 800 RC motorcycles because damaged fork axle threads may cause wheel clamping screw play and loss of control.

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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (damaged fork axle threads) that can cause loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

MV Agusta USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800, and F3 800 RC motorcycles. The recall involves 22 vehicles equipped with a fork axle carrier that may have damaged threads. This defect can cause excessive play of the wheel clamping screw.

Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed.

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. The recall began on July 20, 2018. Owners may contact MV Agusta customer service at 1-215-781-1770 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER RC, F3 800, F3 800 RC
Brand
MV AGUSTA
Manufacturer
MV Agusta USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
22

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 (3)

  • BRUTALE 800 DRAGSTER RC
  • F3 800
  • F3 800 RC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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