Recall 14V189000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Report Date
20140410
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

MV Agusta USA, LLC (MV Agusta) is recalling certain model year 2014 Brutale RR (Corsa), Rivale 800, Brutale 800 Dragster, Brutale 800, Brutale 675, F3 800, and F3 675 motorcycles manufactured December 18, 2013, through March 10, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the threaded bolt used to secure the swingarm pin may fail.

Safety Consequence

A failure of the bolt that secures the swingarm pin may allow the swingarm to loosen while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MV Agusta has notified owners and dealers will install a new threaded bolt, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2014. Owners may contact MV Agusta at 1-215-781-1770. MV Agusta's number for this recall is 2798.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 675
2014 MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800
2014 MV AGUSTA BRUTALE RR
2014 MV AGUSTA F3 675
2014 MV AGUSTA F3 800
2014 MV AGUSTA RIVALE 800

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.