The problem
On certain motorcycles built with a sidecar and equipped with herzog transmission gear sets, the transmission main shaft is outside of acceptable tolerance due to incorrect manufacturing of transmission main shaft and specific retaining clips. The main shaft and retaining clips may be defective.
The risk
Transmission damage, excessive gear wear, hard shifting, and possible failure can occur resulting in rear wheel lock up increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The motorcycles will be inspected and if the transmission has defective shafts and retaining clips, the complete transmission will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2007. Owners may contact irbit at 1-888-990-8484.
Contacts
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ural dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V372000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.