APRILIA SL FALCO 1000 2000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V272000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| APRILIA | SL FALCO 1000 | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-09 | 2000-09-14 | 2000-09-22 |
Production Dates: 2000-02-22 - 2000-05-11
Manufacturers Involved: Aprilia USA, Inc.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 382
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH HALF-FAIRING. THE OIL HOSE COULD FAIL ON THESE MOTORCYCLES, CAUSING THE OIL TO SPILL UNDER THE REAR WHEEL.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL HOSE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 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'.
