Recall 13V507 affects 273 2012 Ural Gear-Up, Patrol, Patrol-T, Tourist, and Tourist-T motorcycles for defective aluminum rims. Repair is free at a franchised Ural dealer.
Ural is recalling 273 2012 Tourist-T, Patrol-T, Patrol, Tourist, and Gear-Up motorcycles with sidecars because April 2012 aluminum rims were improperly heat treated and can crack, split, or break. A rim failure can lock a wheel and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once Ural makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The wheel rim on a 2012 Ural Tourist-T, Patrol-T, Patrol, Tourist, or Gear-Up motorcycle with a sidecar is the aluminum outer ring that holds the tire in place. It keeps the tire seated, round, and centered while the wheel carries the motorcycle and sidecar load over the road.
On the affected motorcycles, the aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012 were improperly heat treated. Heat treating is the controlled heating and cooling process that gives aluminum the strength it needs. When that process is wrong, the rim does not have the intended strength, and the filing says it results in cracked, split, or broken rims.
The recall does not list a rider warning before the rim fails. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
The same wheel hardware issue spans the Tourist-T, Patrol-T, Patrol, Tourist, and Gear-Up.
| 2012 Ural Tourist-T | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2012 Ural Patrol-T | wheel hardware |
| 2012 Ural Patrol | wheel hardware |
| 2012 Ural Tourist | wheel hardware |
| 2012 Ural Gear-Up | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 273 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorcycle.
What's the safety risk?
A rim failure can lock a wheel and increase the risk of a crash. Until your VIN and rim inspection are complete, ride cautiously and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ural dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Ural Tourist-T, Patrol-T, Patrol, Tourist, or Gear-Up is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ural dealer to ask whether the rim inspection and free replacement are open for your VIN.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the aluminum rims and replace any April 2012 rims that were improperly heat treated and prone to cracking, splitting, or breaking.
- Reference recall number 13V507 when you call, and bring the Ural owner notice if you received one.
- Avoid riding until the dealer confirms the rims are not affected or completes the free rim replacement.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 13V507, Ural's remedy notice says dealers inspect the motorcycles and replace any aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012. The recall began in November 2013, but this section does not have a current available remedy status. Treat the dealer process as the known repair path: once the repair is available for your VIN, a Ural technician checks the rims and replaces affected aluminum rims at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| October 17, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 25, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V507?
Recall 13V507 covers 273 2012 Ural Tourist-T, Patrol-T, Patrol, Tourist, and Gear-Up motorcycles with sidecars. Aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012 were improperly heat treated, which can cause cracked, split, or broken rims. Ural dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace affected rims for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Ural Tourist-T, Patrol-T, Patrol, Tourist, or Gear-Up is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 13V507. If it is, contact a franchised Ural dealer to schedule the rim inspection and replacement. Reference recall number 13V507 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 13V507, Ural dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012 free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
A cracked, split, or broken rim can cause a wheel lockup, which increases crash risk. This recall is tied to aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012, so the VIN check and dealer inspection decide whether your motorcycle needs the free rim replacement.
What if I bought my Ural used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012 Ural is included, then call a franchised Ural dealer and reference recall 13V507 when scheduling the rim inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V507000 |
|---|---|
| Ural customer service | 1-425-702-8484 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V507 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V507000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →