Structure
- Component
- Structure
- Manufacturer
- POWERGROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 216
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2004-07-06
- Owners notified
- 2004-07-23
Defect description
CERTAIN SCOOTERS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE ENGINE MOUNT THAT COULD SEPARATE WITHOUT WARNING DURING NORMAL USE. THE WELDED SEAM IN THE TUBING MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO SHIFT OUT OF NORMAL OPERATING POSITION.
Safety risk
SERIOUS INJURY AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW ENGINE MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ALPHASPORTS AT 1-877-543-7288 EXT. 225.