Rewaco Motorcycles Recall for Rear Shock Absorber Connection Issue

Source: NHTSA · United States

NHTSA classifies this as an Other Defect recall. This recall addresses a specific defect described in the notice above that does not fall into one of the more common categories, such as brakes, air bags, or the fuel system, that NHTSA also tracks. Other Defect recalls make up 15% of the 644 NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived (97 of them).

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NHTSA
Published
September 23, 2026
OTHER DEFECT

This recall addresses a specific defect described in the notice above that does not fall into one of the more common categories, such as brakes, air bags, or the fuel system, that NHTSA also tracks.

Record status: a point-in-time snapshot of NHTSA's recall notice. Confirm your exact VIN is affected via NHTSA's own VIN lookup tool before acting, since recall scope is set by build date and trim, not model year alone.

What Happened

Rewaco Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH (Rewaco) is recalling certain 2024 RF1 ST-3, 2024-2025 PUR3 GT, 2024-2026 RF1 ST-3 Touring, RF1 GT Touring, and PUR3 GT Touring three-wheeled motorcycles. The connection between the piston rod and rod end in the rear shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects 106 units of the following models: 2024 RF1 ST-3, 2024-2025 PUR3 GT, 2024-2026 RF1 ST-3 Touring, RF1 GT Touring, and PUR3 GT Touring three-wheeled motorcycles. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V596000 and Rewaco's recall number is RW-Stossd-2026-01.

What You Should Do

Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rewaco customer service at 239-309-3592.

Why This Matters

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Source

NHTSA Campaign Number 26V596000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Common Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is an other defect recall?
This recall addresses a specific defect described in the notice above that does not fall into one of the more common categories, such as brakes, air bags, or the fuel system, that NHTSA also tracks.
How common is this type of vehicle recall?
Other Defect recalls account for 15% (97 of 644) of the NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived.
How do I check if my vehicle is affected?
Use NHTSA's VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to check your specific vehicle, since recalls are issued by exact VIN range, trim, and build date rather than by model year alone.