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A recall published by DVSA, the British vehicle safety authority, with every version of its wording that this site has read. Unchanged since first read.

DVSA referenceRCOMP/2017/009
Launched4 September 2017
MakeRenthal (listed as RENTHAL)
Manufacturer referencenot stated
Vehicles listed5,000

Models

ModelVehiclesBuilt fromBuilt to
Clip ON Handlebars5,0001 January 200912 July 2017

Concern

Handlebars may become loose / insecure

Defect, as DVSA words it

The clip-on handlebar is susceptible to Stress Corrosion Cracking. This can cause the part to fail during use and could affect control of the machine. The manufacturer recommends to immediately STOP using the clip-ons

Remedy, as DVSA words it

Replace affected components with an alternative version with a superior resistance to Stress Corrosion Cracking.

What changed since we first read it

Nothing yet. The wording has been the same on every read since 4 September 2026. The file is read again every day; if DVSA rewrites the defect, remedy or concern, the old and new text will appear here with both dates.

The same recall in other registers

No match found in the American, Canadian or European registers by manufacturer reference, because DVSA lists none for this recall. A recall can exist abroad under a different reference; this site only claims a match when the reference agrees.

Check this recall on the DVSA service

Read from DVSA's bulk recalls file (RecallsFile.csv, 7 MB) on 4 September 2026; this recall first read on 4 September 2026, read once. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA, Check vehicle recalls. CarsMultiverse is an independent site, not an authority: the official notice is the one on the DVSA service.

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