Recall 07V-372: 2007 Ural Gear-Up, 2007 Ural Patrol and 4 more

IRBIT MOTORWORKS OF AMERICA recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Aug 22, 2007, covering about 308 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-372
Report date
Aug 22, 2007
Vehicles affected
308
Owners notified
Jul 24, 2007

The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Customers may 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 OF AMERICA
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V372000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ural Gear-Up2007All years
Ural Patrol2007All years
Ural Retro2007All years
Ural Tourist2007All years
Ural Tourist LX2007All years
Ural Wolf2007All 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 07V-372?

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.

How is recall 07V-372 fixed?

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.

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.