NHTSA recall campaign
18V502000
ManufacturerAlta MotorsReported2018-07-31Affected215 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →