- 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
2013 Ural Gear-UP Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Ural Gear-UP with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2022 for the rim. For comparison, the 2012 has 2 and the 2014 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Gear-UP year, for its age
#399 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Ural Gear-UP problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2013 Ural Gear-UP recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2013 Ural Gear-UP
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2013 Irbitski Mototsicletny Zavod Ural Gear Up Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at approximately 20 MPH the side car rim cracked and cause the tire to disintegrate. The contact was able to pull over safely, stop, and change the tire. The contact took the motorcycle to a certified mechanic who determined that the side car tire and rim needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the mechanic informed him that the rim failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V507000 (Wheels). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,206.
Ural Gear-UP: every year compared
All Gear-UP years2013 Ural Gear-UP vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ural Gear-UP | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2013 Ural Patrol | 1 | 0 | B | 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 2013 Ural Gear-UP
Does the 2013 Ural Gear-UP have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Ural Gear-UP: rim (June 2022). 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 2013 Ural Gear-UP?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2013 Ural Gear-UP had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 6, 2022 and the latest on July 6, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Ural Gear-UP a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2013 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