Irbit Motorworks of America (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.
Irbit Motorworks of America – Aluminum Rim may Crack and/or Break
| Report Received Date | 10/17/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V507000 |
| Consequence Summary | The failure of a rim may result in a wheel lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 273 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V507000) |
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