Suspension: rearRecall 00V-166 · Aprilia vehicles
APRILIA USA INC. recall 00V-166 covers 27 Aprilia vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on June 16, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH FAIRINGS. THE REAR AXLE COULD FAIL, CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO WOBBLE OR JAM.
The risk
THE CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WHEEL SPINDLE.
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 15, 1999 to June 21, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.