- The problem
- On certain motorcycles equipped with hydraulic rear and/or sidecar brake systems, the brakes can overheat causing possible rear and/or sidecar wheel lock-up.
- The risk
- Overheated brake systems will result in insufficient braking power. Wheel lock-up may result in a loss of control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the rear and/or sidecar brake components free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2006. Owners may contact irbit motorworks (ural) at 1-888-990-8484.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Ural Retro Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Ural Retro have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2006 for the service brakes, hydraulic.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Retro year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Ural Retro 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 2003 Ural Retro 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 Retro: every year compared
All Retro yearsQuestions about the 2003 Ural Retro
Does the 2003 Ural Retro have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Ural Retro: service brakes, hydraulic (May 2006). 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 2003 Ural Retro had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Ural Retro a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ural Retro 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 Retro years have the most complaints?
2006 (2), 2005 (1), 2015 (1). See every Ural Retro year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Ural Retro 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