American Suspension Fork Assembly Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01E002000
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUSPENSION
Date of Owner Notification: March 2nd, 2001

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE FORKS PRODUCED WITH FENDER BRACKETS, PART NOS. 01-31-44 AND 01-31-13, FOR 19" AND 21" WHEELS. THE FENDER BRACKET IS ATTACHED TO THE MOTORCYCLE FORK LEGS, THEN ATTACHES DIRECTLY TO THE FENDER, OR TO AN INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FENDER. EXCESS VIBRATION MAY BE GENERATED BY A COMBINATION OF ENGINE SIZE, ENGINE MOUNT METHODS (VIBRATION ISOLATION), FENDER WEIGHT, FENDER GEOMETRY, AND OTHER FACTORS WHICH MAY LEAD TO HIGH CYCLE, LOW STRESS FATIGUE WITH SUBSEQUENT BREAKING OF THE BRACKET.

Consequence Summary:
IF EXCESS VIBRATION CAUSES BOTH FRONT FENDER ALUMINUM BRACKETS TO BREAK WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE FRONT FENDER MAY FALL OFF OR UNDER THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
AMERICAN SUSPENSION WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO CONTACT A LOCAL DISTRUBUTOR/DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 2, 2001. 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 AMERICAN SUSPENSION AT 1-562-904-7408.

Recall Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00E028000
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUSPENSION
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: May 23rd, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: June 20th, 2000

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE FORK ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 1999, TO MAY 23, 2000. THE SLIDER TUBE CAN LOOSEN FROM THE AXLE CLAMP OR PISTON WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE SLIDER TUBE LOOSENS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Corrective Summary:
AMERICAN SUSPENSION WILL INSPECT THE FORK ASSEMBLIES TO DETERMINE PROPER PRELOAD LEVELS AND TORQUE REQUIREMENTS. CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCHES WITH AUDIBLE CLICK INDICATORS WILL BE USED TO ACHIEVE PROPER TORQUE.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 20,2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN SUSPENSION AT 562-904-7408.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).