2018 Mv Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster Rc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front 2018-07-10 · campaign 18V458000 · 22 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: MV Agusta USA, LLC (MV Agusta) is recalling certain 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800RC, and F3 800 motorcycles. These vehicles are equipped with a fork axle carrier that may have damaged threads which can cause excessive play of the wheel clamping screw.
Risk: Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MV Agusta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the threaded holes in the fork axle carriers, and if necessary replace the fork leg, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact MV Agusta customer service at 1-215-781-1770. MV Agusta's number for this recall is 18RC02.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2019-10-09 · SB 232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new ecu software product: dragster rr rc rvs1 my 2017 euro 4 from vin ... v020004 to vin ...v020596 included
What owners report
2021-10-28 · Service Brakes · 500 mi“the contact owns a 2018 mv agusta brutale 800 motorcycle. the contact stated while riding 40-45 mph, the rear brake was depressed but failed to respond. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact was able to continue riding the motorcycle while using the front brake lever only. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnos…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.