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Motorcycle Recall - Alta Recall

By Walter F. Kern

NHTSA Campaign ID:  18V502000
Component:  Electrical System
Manufacturer:  Alta Motors
Recall Date: 07/31/2018
Potential Number of Units Affected: 215
Defect Summary:
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.
Consequence Summary:
A motorcycle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Alta will notify owners, and dealers will install an update for the throttle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2018. Owners may contact Alta customer service at 1-415-230-0755. Alta's number for this recall is SVC-ESB-18-004.

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