American Suspension | NHTSA Recall #01E002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E002000 by American Suspension. Includes 3,228 affected units, AMERICAN SUSPENSION/FENDER BRACKETS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: motorcycle forks produced with fender brackets, part nos. 01-31-44 and 01-31-13, for 19" and 21" wheels. the fender bracket is attached to the motorcycle fork legs, then attaches directly to the fender, or to an intermediate support which attaches to the fender. excess vibration may be generated by a combination of engine size, engine mount methods (vibration isolation), fender weight, fender geometry, and other factors which may lead to high cycle, low stress fatigue with subsequent breaking of the bracket.

Corrective Action

American suspension will notify its customers to contact a local distrubutor/dealer to schedule repairs free of charge. owner notification began march 2, 2001. 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 american suspension at 1-562-904-7408.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E002000

Manufacturer: American Suspension

Report Received Date: 2001-01-26T00:00:00

Subject: American suspension/fender brackets

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 3,228

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: motorcycle forks produced with fender brackets, part nos. 01-31-44 and 01-31-13, for 19" and 21" wheels. the fender bracket is attached to the motorcycle fork legs, then attaches directly to the fender, or to an intermediate support which attaches to the fender. excess vibration may be generated by a combination of engine size, engine mount methods (vibration isolation), fender weight, fender geometry, and other factors which may lead to high cycle, low stress fatigue with subsequent breaking of the bracket.

Consequence Summary: If excess vibration causes both front fender aluminum brackets to break while operating the motorcycle, the front fender may fall off or under the motorcycle, which could result in a crash, resulting in possible injury or death.

Corrective Action: American suspension will notify its customers to contact a local distrubutor/dealer to schedule repairs free of charge. owner notification began march 2, 2001. 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 american suspension at 1-562-904-7408.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01E002000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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