NHTSA Recall 21V045000: Caliper (service brakes)
Royal Enfield North America Limited reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,403 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V045000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | February 3, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Royal Enfield North America Limited (Royal Enfield) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 motorcycles. Road salt may cause corrosion on the brake calipers.
Safety risk
Corroded brake calipers may cause the brakes to drag or decrease braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Royal Enfield will notify owners, and dealers will replace front and rear calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2021. Owners may contact Royal Enfield customer service at 1-866-600-1122.
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 21V045000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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.