OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
00E028000
Suspension:front
Reported May 26, 2000 · AMERICAN SUSPENSION
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
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.
Remedy
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.
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).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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