MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC (2018) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash
MV Agusta recalls 2018 Brutale 800 Dragster RC motorcycles with suspension issues that could cause loss of control and crash risk. Owners must stop riding until repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
MV Agusta is recalling 2018 Brutale 800 Dragster RC motorcycles due to suspension problems that might cause loss of control and crashes. Owners must stop riding until the suspension is fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225229-mv-agusta-brutale-800-dragster-rc-2018-suspension-recall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225229-mv-agusta-brutale-800-dragster-rc-2018-suspension-recall-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V458000
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“MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC (2018) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225229-mv-agusta-brutale-800-dragster-rc-2018-suspension-recall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V458000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V458000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fork axle carrier may have damaged threads that cause wheel clamping screws to move too much. This can lead to loss of control and increase crash risk during riding.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC motorcycles are affected. Riders are most at risk if they haven't had the suspension inspected yet.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC motorcycles. The recall covers specific models with damaged threads in the fork axle carrier.
- Brand
MV Agusta- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Until Fixed
Do not ride your motorcycle until the suspension is inspected and repaired by a dealer.
Contact Dealer for Inspection
MV Agusta dealers will inspect the fork axle carrier for damaged threads and replace parts if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V458000 (October 7, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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