Royal Enfield is one of the most iconic motorcycle brands of all times. This Indian two-wheeler maker holds the title of the worlds oldest motorcycle manufacturer to remain in continuous production. People love the classic retro appeal and signature thump of Royal Enfield Motorcycles. However, this Madras-based Indian bikemaker not just sells its iconic motorcycles in India but in other parts of the world too and there its recall has been announced. Royal Enfield has recalled the Himalayan, Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 in the International markets.
Also Read: Royal Enfield BS6 Models Price In India: All BS6 Motorcycles, All Variants Price!
Royal Enfield has announced a recall for these motorcycles across several overseas markets to fix a problem in the braking system. The recall has been announced in the UK, Europe, and Korean markets as around 15,200 units of these three models have been affected and it addresses an issue with the corroding of the brake calliper. The corrosion-related issue has been discovered in a very small number of motorcycles and upon further investigation, it was found out that this corrosion comes from sustained, long-term exposure to riding on certain roads which are made from certain salts or a combination of salts to prevent the formation of ice during winter.
According to Royal Enfield, this corrosion causes damage to the brake calliper piston bore and assemblies which could result in unusual braking sound, increased brake drag and may impact braking efficiency too. Royal Enfield will voluntarily contact the customers in these countries and conduct inspection, cleaning and replacement of the part if needed. The bikemaker also assured that at a later stage, the calliper assemblies on the affected motorcycles will be replaced with an improved part before the end of 2020.
The official statement of Royal Enfield states, "This is a precautionary service intervention, and will be undertaken across the UK, the rest of Europe and Korea. With immediate effect, around 15,200 motorcycles sold in these markets will be called in for inspection, cleaning and part replacement, if required. In a later phase of the service action, as a preventive measure, the caliper assemblies on these motorcycles will be replaced with the improved part, before the end of this year."
Also Read: Every New Volvo Car To Come With A Top Speed Limited To 180 Kmph and Care Key!
So, this was all the details about the Royal Enfield Himalayan, Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 recalled in the International markets. The Indian Royal Enfield owners need not worry as this recall does not affect any Royal Enfield Motorcycles sold in India. In other news, the Indian automaker will soon launch the 2020 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball in India.
