Aprilia 2004–2005 Suspension recall
Recalled November 21, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V538000 · Aprilia
Hazard
IF NOT REPLACED THIS WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING ARM COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2006. OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT HAD THEIR MOTORCYCLE REPAIRED WILL BE RENOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL DURING AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT APRILIA AT 770-592-2261.
Units
877 units
Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHILE IN USE THE SWING ARM COMPONENT MAY DEVELOP A STRESS FRACTURE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING ARM COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2006. OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT HAD THEIR MOTORCYCLE REPAIRED WILL BE RENOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL DURING AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT APRILIA AT 770-592-2261.
Product
Aprilia RSV 1000
Manufacturer(s)
Aprilia USA, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →