Recall 06V-172: 2003–2005 Ural Retro, 2003–2005 Ural Retro Solo

IRBIT MOTORWORKS, INC recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 2006, covering about 89 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-172
Report date
May 19, 2006
Vehicles affected
89
Owners notified
May 25, 2006

The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerIRBIT MOTORWORKS, INC
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V172000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ural Retro2003, 2004, 2005All years
Ural Retro Solo2003, 2004, 2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-172?

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.

How is recall 06V-172 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.