- The problem
- Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. (Irbit) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Ural Gear Up, Ural Patrol (T), Ural Retro, 2012-2015 Ural Tourist (T), and 2015-2017 Ural cT motorcycles. The wheel spokes may have been improperly tightened, which can damage the rims or cause a wheel lock-up.
- The risk
- Damaged rims or a wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the wheel rims, spokes, tubes, and rim strips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Irbit customer service at 1-425-702-8484. This recall excludes wheel rims previously replaced by warranty and/or under NHTSA Recall No. 13V-507.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Ural Gear-UP Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Ural Gear-UP with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2022 for the rim. For comparison, the 2013 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Gear-UP year, for its age
#303 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Ural Gear-UP problems
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2012 Ural Gear-UP recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. (Irbit) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ural Gear-up, Patrol, Patrol T, Tourist, and Tourist T motorcycles with sidecars produced June 2, 2012, through October 25, 2012. The aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012 were improperly heat treated which could result in cracked, split or broken rims.
- The risk
- The failure of a rim may result in a wheel lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Irbit will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012, free of charge. The recall began on November 2013. Owners may contact Irbit Motorworks at 1-425-702-8484.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2012 Ural Gear-UP
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2012 Ural Gear Up. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stopped riding the motorcycle due to the side-car due to cracks in the rims. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
One rim (April 2011 mfg date) was replaced under earlier recall. It and 2 others have cracked down the center at the spoke hole. One was what could be considered a potentially catastrophic failure, and would have resulted in a accident.
Ural Gear-UP: every year compared
All Gear-UP years2012 Ural Gear-UP vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ural Gear-UP | 2 | 2 | D | |
| 2012 Ural Tourist | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Ural Tourist-T | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Ural Gear-UP
Does the 2012 Ural Gear-UP have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Ural Gear-UP: rim (June 2022); rim (October 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ural Gear-UP?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 2012 Ural Gear-UP had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 7, 2022 and the latest on January 17, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Ural Gear-UP a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ural Gear-UP year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ural Gear-UP years have the most complaints?
2012 (2), 2013 (1), 2015 (1). See every Ural Gear-UP year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Ural Gear-UP has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data