2018–2020 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, 2018–2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Recall: Road salt may cause corrosion on the brake calipers
NHTSA campaign 21V045000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Feb 3, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Royal Enfield North America Limited (Royal Enfield) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 motorcycles. Road salt may cause corrosion on the brake calipers.
The risk
Corroded brake calipers may cause the brakes to drag or decrease braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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Royal Enfield will notify owners, and dealers will replace front and rear calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2021. Owners may contact Royal Enfield customer service at 1-866-600-1122.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Enfield | Continental GT 650 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Royal Enfield | Interceptor 650 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V045000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.