APRILIA USA INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-06-16.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V166000
Suspension: rear
Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
APRILIA USA INC.
Vehicles affected
27
Reported to NHTSA
2000-06-16
Owners notified
2000-06-14
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH FAIRINGS. THE REAR AXLE COULD FAIL, CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO WOBBLE OR JAM.
Safety risk
THE CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WHEEL SPINDLE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT APRILIA AT 1-877-APRILIA (1-877-277-4542), EXTENSION 105. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.