NHTSA Recall 18V502000
Filed by Alta Motors. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2018-07-31. An estimated 215 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A motorcycle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: SVC-ESB-18-004
Notes
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.