NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Alta Redshift MXR Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Alta Redshift MXR has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Alta Redshift MXR. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Alta dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Alta Redshift MXR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Throttle Firmware may Cause Stall
NHTSA #18V502000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported July 31, 2018 · Alta Motors
Potentially affected: 215 vehicles
Alta campaign SVC-ESB-18-004 · Owners notified August 6, 2018 · Vehicles built May 24, 2018 – July 27, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A motorcycle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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