APRILIA RS 50 1999: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V316000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| APRILIA | RS 50 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-10-25 | 1999-11-09 | 1999-11-17 |
Production Dates: 1999-06-01 - 1999-09-22
Manufacturers Involved: Aprilia USA, Inc.
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 289
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET COULD COME LOOSE.
THE REAR SPROCKET COULD DROP OFF OR THE DRIVE CHAIN COULD COME OFF OR JAM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
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'.
