NHTSA Recall 18V458000: Suspension: front
Do not drive MV Agusta USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mv Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V458000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18RC02 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | July 10, 2018 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V458000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mv Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC | 2018 |
| Mv Agusta F3 800 | 2018 |
| Mv Agusta F3 800 RC | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.