MV Agusta F3 800 problems & recalls
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Suspension #18V458000 · 2018 · 22 units
Problem: Mv agusta usa, llc (mv agusta) is recalling certain 2018 mv agusta brutale 800 dragster rc, f3 800rc, and f3 800 motorcycles. these vehicles are equipped with a fork axle carrier that may have damaged threads which can cause excessive play of the wheel clamping screw.
Risk: Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mv agusta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the threaded holes in the fork axle carriers, and if necessary replace the fork leg, free of charge. owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. the recall began july 20, 2018. owners may contact mv agusta customer service at 1-215-781-1770. mv agusta's number for this recall is 18rc02.
Structure #14V189000 · 2014 · 223 units
Problem: Mv agusta usa, llc (mv agusta) is recalling certain model year 2014 brutale rr (corsa), rivale 800, brutale 800 dragster, brutale 800, brutale 675, f3 800, and f3 675 motorcycles manufactured december 18, 2013, through march 10, 2014. in the affected motorcycles, the threaded bolt used to secure the swingarm pin may fail.
Risk: A failure of the bolt that secures the swingarm pin may allow the swingarm to loosen while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mv agusta has notified owners and dealers will install a new threaded bolt, free of charge. the recall began on april 25, 2014. owners may contact mv agusta at 1-215-781-1770. mv agusta's number for this recall is 2798.
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