Recall
Aprilia Rsv 1000 — 05V538000
NHTSA ID
05V538000
Make
Aprilia
Model
Rsv 1000
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2005-11-21
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
877
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHILE IN USE THE SWING ARM COMPONENT MAY DEVELOP A STRESS FRACTURE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence
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.