2000 Aprilia SL Falco 1000 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH HALF-FAIRING
NHTSA campaign 00V272000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Sep 14, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH HALF-FAIRING. THE OIL HOSE COULD FAIL ON THESE MOTORCYCLES, CAUSING THE OIL TO SPILL UNDER THE REAR WHEEL.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL HOSE.
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).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Aprilia | SL Falco 1000 | 2000 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V272000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.