NHTSA recall 14V189000
Structure › Frame and members
MV Agusta Brutale 675 and 5 more
Reported Apr 10, 2014223 vehicles affectedMV Agusta USA, LLCMaker’s number 2798Built Dec 18, 2013 – Mar 10, 2014
The defect
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.
The risk
A failure of the bolt that secures the swingarm pin may allow the swingarm to loosen while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.