StructureRecall 04V-324 · Alphasports vehicles

POWERGROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC recall 04V-324 covers 216 Alphasports vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2162 models
ReportedJul 6, 2004Owners notified Jul 23, 2004
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V324000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

SERIOUS INJURY AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

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.

ALPHASPORTS RECALL NO. SC-01-04.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 21, 2002 to November 21, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.