2004–2005 Aprilia RSV 1000 recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorcycles, while in use the swing arm component may develop a stress fracture over an extended period of time.
💥 The risk
If not replaced this will increase the risk of personal injuries or death.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V538000
- Manufacturer
- APRILIA USA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 877
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 1, 2006
- Built
- Jun 1, 2003 – Jun 30, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.