2012 Ural Gear-Up recalls and problems

The 2012 Ural Gear-Up has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ural dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Ural Gear-Up vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Ural Gear-Up recalls

Recall 22V-431: Wheels

Reported Jun 16, 2022 · 3,250 vehicles affected · Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc.

Problem: Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. (Irbit) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Ural Gear Up, Ural Patrol (T), Ural Retro, 2012-2015 Ural Tourist (T), and 2015-2017 Ural cT motorcycles. The wheel spokes may have been improperly tightened, which can damage the rims or cause a wheel lock-up.

Risk: Damaged rims or a wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the wheel rims, spokes, tubes, and rim strips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Irbit customer service at 1-425-702-8484. This recall excludes wheel rims previously replaced by warranty and/or under NHTSA Recall No. 13V-507.

Recall 13V-507: Wheels

Reported Oct 17, 2013 · 273 vehicles affected · IRBIT MOTORWORKS OF AMERICA

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.

Risk: The failure of a rim may result in a wheel lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

2012 Ural Gear-Up problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Wheels	3

Most reported parts

Wheels › Rim — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 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 2012 Ural Gear-Up complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · at 10,000 miles · reported Jan 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2012 Ural Gear Up. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stopped riding the motorcycle due to the side-car due to cracks in the rims. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Wheels · reported Jul 7, 2022

One rim (April 2011 mfg date) was replaced under earlier recall. It and 2 others have cracked down the center at the spoke hole. One was what could be considered a potentially catastrophic failure, and would have resulted in a accident.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ural Gear-Up have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Ural Gear-Up: 22V-431 (wheels), 13V-507 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Ural Gear-Up?

Owners report wheels problems most often (3 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 miles.

Are Ural recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ural dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.