Irbit Motorworks of America – Aluminum Rim may Crack and/or Break

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.


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)