Recall 13V-507: 2012 Ural Gear-Up, 2012 Ural Patrol and 3 more
IRBIT MOTORWORKS OF AMERICA recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Oct 17, 2013, covering about 273 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The failure of a rim may result in a wheel lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | IRBIT MOTORWORKS OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels › Rim |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 13V507000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ural Gear-Up | 2012 | All years |
| Ural Patrol | 2012 | All years |
| Ural Patrol-T | 2012 | All years |
| Ural Tourist | 2012 | All years |
| Ural Tourist-T | 2012 | All 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 13V-507?
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.
How is recall 13V-507 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.