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The Norton Motorcycle Co. 961 recalled over a safety defect

Vehicle defect

For certain machines an issue involving the starter ring gear fixings may lead to the machine coming to a sudden stop during operation due to mechanical lock up.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • 961

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 07/06/2021 – 12/02/2025
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • Norton96125

What to do now

A safety defect has been found on some The Norton Motorcycle Co. 961.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.

Repairs and costs

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/150). Quoted as issued.

Summary

For certain machines an issue involving the starter ring gear fixings may lead to the machine coming to a sudden stop during operation due to mechanical lock up.

Defect

For certain machines an issue involving the starter ring gear fixings may lead to the machine coming to a sudden stop during operation due to mechanical lock up.

Remedy

Clean and degrease of the primary drive gear and starter ring gear and apply validated thread locker to each fixing.

Models

961

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Questions

Why are The Norton Motorcycle Co. 961 being recalled?

A safety defect has been found on some The Norton Motorcycle Co. 961. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

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