Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 27, 2023
Royal Enfield Himalayan (2020) Recall: Brake Failure Risk
Royal Enfield is recalling 2017-2021 Himalayan motorcycles due to potential brake caliper corrosion from winter road salt, risking loss of brake function.
“Royal Enfield Himalayan (2020) Recall: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80016-royal-enfield-himalayan-2020-recall-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V129000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V129000).
Royal Enfield North America Limited is recalling certain 2017-2021 Himalayan motorcycles due to a potential loss of brake function, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on February 27, 2023. Owners should contact Royal Enfield's customer service at 1-866-600-1122.
How to tell if you have it
Royal Enfield Himalayan, 2017-2021
What to do
Dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owners may contact Royal Enfield's customer service at 1-866-600-1122.
The hazard
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. The salt used to treat roads in the winter may corrode the brake calipers, causing a decrease or total loss of brake function.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Royal Enfield North America Limited has 2 other recalls on record since March 2, 2021. Other recent recalls of similar products include Royal Enfield Classic 350 (2023) Recall: Poor Reflectors Increase Crash Risk (Sept. 27, 2024), Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (2020) Recall: Brake Calipers May Cause Reduced Braking (March 2, 2021), Husqvarna FE 350S (2024) Recall: Brake Caliper Cracks Risk Crash (Aug. 7, 2026), Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Motorcycles: Rear Brake Line Recall (April 13, 2026), and Ducati Panigale V4 S (2025) Recall: Sudden Rear Brake Loss Risk (Jan. 28, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle was manufactured between 2017 and 2021. The recall covers models sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Brand
Royal Enfield
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Royal Enfield
Call 1-866-600-1122 to schedule brake caliper replacement.
Get Brake Calipers Replaced
Dealers will replace front and rear brake calipers free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Royal Enfield's customer service at 1-866-600-1122. Royal Enfield's number for this recall is SC-31.
Take action
Contact Royal Enfield
We’ve drafted a message you can send Royal Enfield to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V129000 — Royal Enfield Himalayan (2020) Recall: Brake Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Royal Enfield Himalayan (2020) Recall: Brake Failure Risk that is covered by recall 23V129000 from Royal Enfield.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Royal Enfield's customer service at 1-866-600-1122. Royal Enfield's number for this recall is SC-31.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
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