VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH HALF-FAIRING. THE OIL HOSE COULD FAIL ON THESE MOTORCYCLES
— Recall Campaign #00V272000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH HALF-FAIRING. THE OIL HOSE COULD FAIL ON THESE MOTORCYCLES, CAUSING THE OIL TO SPILL UNDER THE REAR WHEEL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 382 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00V272000
| Manufacturer: | Aprilia USA, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 14, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00V272000 |
| Units affected: | 382 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH HALF-FAIRING. THE OIL HOSE COULD FAIL ON THESE MOTORCYCLES, CAUSING THE OIL TO SPILL UNDER THE REAR WHEEL.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL HOSE.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 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).