Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 00V-272 · 2000 Aprilia SL Falco 1000
APRILIA USA INC. recall 00V-272 covers 382 2000 Aprilia SL Falco 1000 for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V272000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH HALF-FAIRING. THE OIL HOSE COULD FAIL ON THESE MOTORCYCLES, CAUSING THE OIL TO SPILL UNDER THE REAR WHEEL.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL HOSE.
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).
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 February 22, 2000 to May 11, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.