- 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
2005 Ural Retro Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Ural Retro with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2006 for the service brakes, hydraulic. For comparison, the 2004 has 0 and the 2006 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Retro year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Ural Retro problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2005 Ural Retro
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2005 Ural retro motorcycles were recalled due to a design defect that caused the rear hydraulic brakes to over heat and lock up the wheel. The original owner had recall work completed by dealer but it did not solve the recall issue. I am the second owner of the bike and tried to get ural usa to complete the recall work they refused. Bike has had non functional, unsafe brakes from the original date of purchase and even after recall work was completed...Updated7-8-15*bf updated 7/9/2015*js updated 10/25/2017*cn
Ural Retro: every year compared
All Retro years2005 Ural Retro vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ural Retro | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2005 Ural Retro Solo | 1 | 1 | D | 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 2005 Ural Retro
Does the 2005 Ural Retro have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ural Retro?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Ural Retro had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 18, 2015 and the latest on June 18, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Ural Retro a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2005 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