2012 Ural Gear-Up, Ural Patrol and others recall: rim

Irbit Motorworks Of America reported this safety recall on October 17, 2013. It covers about 273 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 273
reported: Oct 17, 2013
owners notified: Nov 25, 2013
related complaints: 7

Wheels: rim

What is wrong: Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. (Irbit) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ural Gear-up, Patrol, Patrol T, Tourist, and Tourist T motorcycles with sidecars produced June 2, 2012, through October 25, 2012. The aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012 were improperly heat treated which could result in cracked, split or broken rims.
Risk: The failure of a rim may result in a wheel lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 on November 2013. Owners may contact Irbit Motorworks at 1‑425‑702‑8484.

Recall number 13V507000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about wheels problems.

Questions about recall 13V507000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Ural Gear-Up, Ural Patrol and others rim?

Yes. Recall 13V507000, reported on October 17, 2013, covers about 273 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V507000?

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 on November 2013. Owners may contact Irbit Motorworks at 1‑425‑702‑8484.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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