- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Ural Patrol Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Ural Patrol have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2013 for the rim.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Patrol year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Ural Patrol 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
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No complaints about the 2012 Ural Patrol yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ural Patrol: every year compared
All Patrol years2012 Ural Patrol vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ural Patrol | 0 | 1 | D | |
| 2012 Ural Tourist | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Ural Gear-UP | 2 | 2 | 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 Patrol
Does the 2012 Ural Patrol have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Ural Patrol: 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.
How many complaints has the 2012 Ural Patrol had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Ural Patrol a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ural Patrol 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 Patrol years have the most complaints?
2008 (1), 2013 (1). See every Ural Patrol year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Ural Patrol 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