Royal Enfield Recollects 2017-2021 Himalayan Fashions For Brake Points

On February 27, 2023, Royal Enfield notified the U.S. Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) that 4,891 Himalayan items produced between March 1, 2017, and February 28, 2021, might expertise poor braking efficiency or a lack of braking altogether. The problem issues the calipers utilized by the Indian OEM, which might corrode when uncovered to heavy portions of salt used to clear roads through the winter months.

Until the proprietor totally cleans the calipers after every publicity, the corrosive injury might result in malfunctions akin to brake dragging. Along with elevated brake noise, Royal Enfield notes that customers ought to heed warning indicators like “uncommon odor/burning scent close to the calipers, a drag feeling when trying to speed up, or uncommon issue in pushing the motorbike manually.”

After operating a joint evaluation with Bosch and Brembo, the staff concluded that changing the OE calipers with anodized items would handle the corrosion points. To treatment the scenario, Royal Enfield will exchange the entrance and rear brake calipers on all eligible Himalayan items, freed from cost. Whereas the corporate just lately notified the NHTSA and its nationwide sellers, buyer recall notices already began going out the week of February 6, 2023.

House owners of 2017-2021 Himalayans with questions are inspired to contact Royal Enfield’s customer support at 1-262-617-2129 (recall quantity: SC-28). Alternatively, house owners may contact the NHTSA’s Car Security Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov for extra info.

Royal Enfield has but to set a timeline for finishing up the recall work, however we’re hopeful that each one Himalayan riders can be able to roll as soon as the spring climate returns.