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Aprilia RSV 1000 Recall 00V166: Suspension:Rear

NHTSA campaign 00V166, reported June 16, 2000, 27 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V166APRILIA USA INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH FAIRINGS. THE REAR AXLE COULD FAIL, CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO WOBBLE OR JAM.
Risk
THE CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WHEEL SPINDLE.
Notes
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).

Affected vehicles

Aprilia RSV 10002000
Aprilia RSV1000SP2000