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Ural Retro recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Ural Retro, covering 3,647 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Ural Retro recalls by model year

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Wheels: rimReported June 16, 2022 · 3,250 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. (Irbit) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Ural Gear Up, Ural Patrol (T), Ural Retro, 2012-2015 Ural Tourist (T), and 2015-2017 Ural cT motorcycles. The wheel spokes may have been improperly tightened, which can damage the rims or cause a wheel lock-up.
Risk
Damaged rims or a wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wheel rims, spokes, tubes, and rim strips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Irbit customer service at 1‑425‑702‑8484. This recall excludes wheel rims previously replaced by warranty and/or under the federal safety agency Recall No. 13V‑507.

Recall number 22V431000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported August 22, 2007 · 308 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motorcycles built with a sidecar and equipped with herzog transmission gear sets, the transmission main shaft is outside of acceptable tolerance due to incorrect manufacturing of transmission main shaft and specific retaining clips. The main shaft and retaining clips may be defective.
Risk
Transmission damage, excessive gear wear, hard shifting, and possible failure can occur resulting in rear wheel lock up increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The motorcycles will be inspected and if the transmission has defective shafts and retaining clips, the complete transmission will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2007. Owners may contact irbit at 1‑888‑990‑8484.

Recall number 07V372000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulicReported May 19, 2006 · 89 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motorcycles equipped with hydraulic rear and/or sidecar brake systems, the brakes can overheat causing possible rear and/or sidecar wheel lock-up.
Risk
Overheated brake systems will result in insufficient braking power. Wheel lock-up may result in a loss of control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear and/or sidecar brake components free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2006. Owners may contact irbit motorworks (ural) at 1‑888‑990‑8484.

Recall number 06V172000 · Recall details

Questions about the Ural Retro recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Ural Retro have?

3, covering wheels, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.

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