The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V129000·Announced 2023-02-27

Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles recalled for brake caliper corrosion

Royal Enfield is recalling 2017-2021 Himalayan motorcycles because road salt may corrode brake calipers, potentially causing brake failure and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The rubric scores potential brake failure without reported injuries as High (3). While brake failure presents significant crash risk, the source contains no reports of actual injuries or deaths, and the hazard is described as potential rather than confirmed.

Plain-English summary

Royal Enfield North America Limited is recalling certain 2017-2021 Himalayan motorcycles. Road salt used to treat roads in winter may corrode the front and rear brake calipers, potentially causing a decrease or total loss of brake function.

A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Approximately 4,891 motorcycles are affected by this recall. Owners should contact Royal Enfield customer service at 1-866-600-1122 to arrange a repair. Dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers at no charge. For more information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
Brand
ROYAL ENFIELD
Manufacturer
Royal Enfield North America Limited
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • corrosion
Affected units
4,891

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)

  • HIMALAYAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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