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MV Agusta F4 Recall 17V839: Front Brake Master Cylinder May Fail, Losing Front Braking

NHTSA campaign 17V839, reported December 22, 2017, 34 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015-2017 MV Agusta F4 motorcycles have front brake master cylinders that may fail. If the front master cylinder fails, the motorcycle can lose front braking ability, which increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free. MV Agusta will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston at no charge. Owners can contact MV Agusta customer service at 1-215-781-1770. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact a dealer to schedule the repair.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V839MV Agusta USA, LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Problem
MV Agusta USA, LLC (MV Agusta) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F4 RC and F4 RR motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Risk
If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MV Agusta will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact MV Agusta customer service at 1-215-781-1770. MV Agusta's number for this recall is 18RC01.
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.

Affected vehicles

MV Agusta F4201520162017