Suspension: frontRecall 00V-181 · 1999 American Eagle Mirage
AMERICAN EAGLE MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 00V-181 covers 14 1999 American Eagle Mirage for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V181002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT FORK ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AMMS (AMERICAN SUSPENSION). THE SLIDER TUBE CAN LOOSEN FROM THE AXLE CLAMP OR PISTON WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND INJURY TO THE RIDER.
The fix
AMERICAN SUSPENSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FORK ASSEMBLY FOR PROPER PRELOAD AND MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REMOVE EACH SLIDER TUBE AND DETACH THE AXLE CLAMP AND PISTON. AFTER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS EXHIBITING WEAR, THE FORK WILL BE REASSEMBLED. 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 AMERICAN SUSPENSION AT 1-562-904-7724.
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 October 15, 1998 to September 20, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.