Royal Enfield controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Royal Enfield announces Classic 350 recall
Recall announced
Royal Enfield announced a recall of 26,300 Classic 350 motorcycles manufactured between September 1 and December 5, 2021, due to a potential brake reaction bracket issue that could cause unusual braking noise and reduced braking efficiency in extreme riding conditions. The company said it would reinforce the bracket on affected units.
Stated objective. The company said it was reinforcing the bracket keeping customer safety in mind.
Company response
Remediation — Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield also stated that they have decided to reinforce the brake reaction bracket of the swing arm of all the units keeping the safety of customers in mind.
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Royal Enfield also stated that they have decided to reinforce the brake reaction bracket of the swing arm of all the units keeping the safety of customers in mind.
Royal Enfield said in its statement that it was found that higher braking load applied on the rear brake pedal can potentially lead to damage of the reaction bracket. This, in turn, could result in unusual braking noise and likely deterioration of braking efficiency in extreme riding conditions.
Motorbike manufacturer Royal Enfield has announced that it will recall 26,300 units of the classic 350 make due to potential issue in its brakes.