ALTA REDSHIFT MXR 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V502000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
ALTA | REDSHIFT MXR | 2018 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2018-08-06 | 2018-07-31 | 2018-08-07 |
Production Dates: 2018-05-24 - 2018-07-27
Manufacturers Involved: Alta Motors
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SVC-ESB-18-004
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 215
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Alta Motors "Alta" is recalling certain 2019 Alta Redshift EXR and 2018-2019 Alta Redshift MXR motorcycles. The software for the throttle control may fault if the throttle is rolled forward past the closed position, possibly resulting in a motorcycle stall.
A motorcycle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Alta will notify owners, and dealers will install an update for the throttle software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Alta customer service at 1-415-230-0755. Alta's number for this recall is SVC-ESB-18-004.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.