NHTSA Recall 00V272000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
APRILIA USA INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 382 vehicles. It affects 2000 Aprilia SL Falco 1000.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V272000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | September 14, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 9, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motorcycles with half-fairing. The oil hose could fail on these motorcycles, causing the oil to spill under the rear wheel.
Safety risk
This could result in a loss of control of the motorcycle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the oil hose.
Notes
Owner notification began september 9, 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 00V272000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Aprilia SL Falco 1000 | 2000 |
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.