There are no safety recalls for the 2004 MV Agusta Brutale, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 MV Agusta Brutale problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 MV Agusta Brutale complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Oct 5, 2018
Bike was parked in my garage next to another 7 motorcycles and suddenly with no key in, an electrical part called spu start burning and in the whole garage was a white smoke cloud with a strong odor. After checking where the smoke came, I discovered that was under the gas tank, immediately I disconnected the battery and when I checked the fuse box, the fuse box was extremely hot and the gas tank was burning. The odor was killing me. Thanks god we were home, because the other 7 motorcycles and 10 gallons of race fuel, could be catastrophic.
Exterior Lighting · at 4,000 miles · reported May 4, 2017
Headlight glass falls out. Apparently a very common issue on brutale models. The glue used to secure the glass to the frame doesnt hold and will fall out and shatter. Glass on my bike fell out when coming to a stop. A quick search on google will show many others with the same issue. This is a major safety issue. What happens if the glass falls out and goes under the wheels? On a motorcycle that could be disasterous. Or what if it comes out at high speed and hits the rider? Further more what if it comes out at night and damages the light bulbs, and now the rider has no lighting at night?
Electrical System · at 2,000 miles · reported Sep 22, 2011
On thursday, sept 1, at approximately 2pm, I was traveling east on state road 185 when I noticed the motorcycle began to run poorly. The engine would suddenly shut off and restart. This happened twice. The instrument cluster ceased to function. I pulled the bike to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from the right side of the motorcycle in the area of the spu and fuel tank. Being familiar with this motorcycle and the problems with the spu reported by other owners, I feared it was failing. The smoke got worse, I.e. It intensified in volume and became acrid with the smell of burning…
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 2,000 miles · reported Sep 8, 2011
The service power unit (Spu) shorted internally and caught fire. A hole burned through the back of the plastic unit. Since the spu rests against the fuel tank, which is plastic on this motorcycle, the fire started to melt the fuel tank. I was able to remove the fuel tank and the smoldering spu from the bike before the fuel tank melted and gasoline spilled onto the burning spu. I have pictures of both the fuel tank and the damaged spu which I have forwarded to mv agusta USA. The part number for the defective spu is 8000a9615. Spus with this part number are failure prone and their failures are…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 MV Agusta Brutale have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 MV Agusta Brutale as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 MV Agusta Brutale?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,000 miles.
Are MV Agusta recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized MV Agusta dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.