MV Agusta USA is recalling a grand total of 22 machines, because their fork axle carrier may have damaged threads, which can cause excessive play of the wheel clamping screw.
The recall affects only the F3 800, F3 800 RC, and Dragster 800 RC models from the MV Agusta 2018 model year lineup.
To remedy the situation, MV Agusta USA will notify affected owners, and MV Agusta dealers will inspect the threaded holes in the fork axle carriers, and if necessary replace the fork leg, free of charge.
According to the recall documents, the MV Agusta production line reported excessive play of the axle carrier wheel clamping screw of some forks during motorcycle assembly. Quality Control then identified the defective batch of axle carriers that have damaged threads.
This issue has the same effect as if threaded axle carrier holes are of a larger diameter compared to the design specifications, hence causing the clamping screw to have excessive play.
This recall has already started, as of July 20, 2018. Concerned owners may contact MV Agusta customer service at 1-215-781-1770, and reference MV Agusta’s number for this recall, which is 18RC02. As always, the NHTSA is also available at 1-888-327-4236 and safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA
