NHTSA Recall 00V166000: Suspension: rear
APRILIA USA INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Aprilia RSV1000.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V166000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | June 16, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 14, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motorcycles with fairings. The rear axle could fail, causing the rear wheel to wobble or jam.
Safety risk
The condition could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wheel spindle.
Notes
Owner notification began june 14, 2000.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 1-877-aprilia (1-877-277-4542), extension 105. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V166000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.