Structure: frame and membersRecall 11V-232 · 2010 Mv Agusta F4
MV AGUSTA MOTOR, S.P.A. recall 11V-232 covers 211 2010 Mv Agusta F4 for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V232000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MV AGUSTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 F4 MOTORCYCLES FOR THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE UPPER FIXTURE POINTS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ROBUST, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE SUBFRAME CRACKING AND FAILING, LOCAL TO THE FIXTURE POINTS, DURING USE.
The risk
THE STABILITY OF A RIDER AND PASSENGER COULD BE COMPROMISED, THEREBY CAUSING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
A REINFORCEMENT SUPPORT KIT FOR THE REAR SUBFRAME WILL BE INSTALLED BY DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MV AGUSTA AT 1-215-830-3300.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 27, 2009 to September 7, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.