Recall 22V132 covers 396 2021-2022 Ubco 2X2 Adv motorcycles for a loose wheel-hub gear. Repair is free at any franchised Ubco dealer.
Ubco is recalling 396 2021-2022 2X2 Adv motorcycles because a gear in the wheel hub can loosen and contact the hub motor. If the wheel seizes, the rider can lose control and crash; the Ubco dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The hub motor on a 2021-2022 Ubco 2X2 Adv is the electric drive unit built into the wheel hub. It turns the wheel directly, so the motor, hub, and internal gear parts all have to stay aligned while the motorcycle is moving. Each bike has 2 hub motors.
On affected motorcycles, a gear inside the wheel hub was not secured with enough Loctite, the thread-locking adhesive that keeps the retaining thread from backing out. If that gear loosens, it can move out of position and contact the hub motor. Ubco is still investigating the exact cause, but the recall points to a manufacturing process problem in how the retaining thread was secured.
Before failure, an owner can hear a change in the sound the motor makes. Treat a new or unusual motor noise as the warning sign, especially if it comes from one wheel hub.
Who's affected?
The same hub motor is involved in both the electric propulsion system and wheel hardware portions of the recall for the 2021 and 2022 model years.
| 2021 Ubco 2X2 Adv | electric propulsion system |
|---|---|
| 2021 Ubco 2X2 Adv | wheel hardware |
| 2022 Ubco 2X2 Adv | electric propulsion system |
| 2022 Ubco 2X2 Adv | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 396 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 4 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Contact between the gear and hub motor can seize the wheel. That can lead to loss of control and increase crash risk. A change in motor noise before failure is a warning sign, so stop riding and contact the dealer if the motor sounds different. Repair will be free at any franchised Ubco dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Ubco 2X2 Adv is included in this recall.
- Wait for Ubco's repair instructions if your VIN is included and no dealer appointment is available yet.
- Call Ubco customer service at 1-541-357-4067 with questions and reference recall number 22V132 (Ubco recall UBCO-CS-00017).
- Contact a franchised Ubco dealer to ask whether the free wheel-hub inspection and hub-motor replacement is open for your motorcycle.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete; stop riding if the wheel binds, drags, or feels like it is seizing.
What happens at the repair
Ubco has identified the dealer repair: a Ubco technician will inspect the wheel hub motor area and replace the hub motor if the loose gear has contacted or damaged it. Because the remedy is still listed as under development, treat the final repair as not open until Ubco confirms availability. Once it opens, parts and labor are covered under the recall. The service desk can also confirm whether your 2X2 Adv is included before any work is scheduled.
Timeline
| January 12, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
| May 5, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 3, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| November 3, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V132?
Recall 22V132 covers 396 2021-2022 Ubco 2X2 Adv motorcycles. A gear in the wheel hub can loosen and contact the hub motor, which can seize the wheel, cause loss of control, and increase crash risk. Ubco dealers will inspect and replace the hub motor as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Ubco 2X2 Adv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 22V132. If it is, contact a franchised Ubco dealer or Ubco customer service at 1-541-357-4067 and ask for recall UBCO-CS-00017. Ask whether the inspection and needed hub motor replacement are ready before riding in.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ubco's remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the hub motor as necessary free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included motorcycles.
Is it safe to ride my Ubco 2X2 Adv before the recall repair?
The recall does not list a do-not-drive order, but the defect affects wheel control. If your VIN is included, call an Ubco dealer before riding and ask for guidance on getting the motorcycle inspected. The risk is wheel seizure, loss of control, and a crash.
When did Ubco notify owners about recall 22V132?
Ubco mailed owner notification letters by May 5, 2022. If you bought the motorcycle used or never received a letter, the VIN check still decides whether your specific 2X2 Adv is included. Reference recall 22V132 or Ubco recall UBCO-CS-00017 when you call.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V132000 |
|---|---|
| Ubco customer service | 1-541-357-4067 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V132 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V132000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →