Driveline: differential unitRecall 99V-316 · 1999–2000 Aprilia RS 50
APRILIA USA INC. recall 99V-316 covers 289 1999–2000 Aprilia RS 50 for a driveline: differential unit problem, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V316000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET COULD COME LOOSE.
The risk
THE REAR SPROCKET COULD DROP OFF OR THE DRIVE CHAIN COULD COME OFF OR JAM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE SPROCKET SCREWS SUFFICIENTLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 1999. 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 1-914-946-0600.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 June 1, 1999 to September 22, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.