2019 ALTA REDSHIFT MXR Recall

Campaign:: 18V502000 on 08/06/2018
Component:: Electrical system: software
Manufactured:: 05/23/2018 - 07/26/2018
Affected:: 215
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.
Consequence:: A motorcycle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: 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.
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.