1999 Aprilia Rs 50 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V316000
Manufacturer: APRILIA USA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: September 22nd, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: October 25th, 1999

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET COULD COME LOOSE.

Consequence Summary:
THE REAR SPROCKET COULD DROP OFF OR THE DRIVE CHAIN COULD COME OFF OR JAM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE SPROCKET SCREWS SUFFICIENTLY.

Recall Notes:
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).