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Aprilia RS 50 Recall 99V316: Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

NHTSA campaign 99V316, reported November 9, 1999, 289 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 99V316APRILIA USA INC.
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET COULD COME LOOSE.
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE SPROCKET SCREWS SUFFICIENTLY.
Notes
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).

Affected vehicles

Aprilia RS 5019992000