Ural Retro problems & recalls

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.

Problem: On certain motorcycles built with a sidecar and equipped with herzog transmission gear sets, the transmission main shaft is outside of acceptable tolerance due to incorrect manufacturing of transmission main shaft and specific retaining clips. the main shaft and retaining clips may be defective.

Risk: Transmission damage, excessive gear wear, hard shifting, and possible failure can occur resulting in rear wheel lock up increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The motorcycles will be inspected and if the transmission has defective shafts and retaining clips, the complete transmission will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2007. owners may contact irbit at 1-888-990-8484.

Problem: On certain motorcycles equipped with hydraulic rear and/or sidecar brake systems, the brakes can overheat causing possible rear and/or sidecar wheel lock-up.

Risk: Overheated brake systems will result in insufficient braking power. wheel lock-up may result in a loss of control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear and/or sidecar brake components free of charge. the recall began on may 25, 2006. owners may contact irbit motorworks (ural) at 1-888-990-8484.