THUNDER CREEK EV 2003: STEERING
| Make : THUNDER CREEK | Model : EV | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2002-06-11 - 2004-03-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V254000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2007-09-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2007-06-07 | Date Added to Database: 2007-06-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1044 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LOWER FORK YOKE COULD FAIL. A CRACK CAN FORM AROUND THE LOWER FORK BEARING. |
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Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNDER SUCH A CONDITION, AND THE CRACK COMPROMISES THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LOWER FORK COMPONENT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO/MOTO GUZZI AT 1-212-380-4400. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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