Vehicle recall 05V538000 · November 21, 2005

2004-2005 Aprilia RSV 1000

On certain motorcycles, while in use the swing arm component may develop a stress fracture over an extended period of time.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain motorcycles, while in use the swing arm component may develop a stress fracture over an extended period of time.
Consequence: If not replaced this will increase the risk of personal injuries or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the swing arm component. The recall began in September 2006. Owners who have not had their motorcycle repaired will be renotified of this recall during August/September 2008. Owners may contact aprilia at 770-592-2261.
Notes: Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V538000
Reported to NHTSA: November 21, 2005
Filed by: APRILIA USA, INC.
Owner notification: September 1, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected: 877
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear

Recall 05V538000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Aprilia RSV 1000 (2004-2005): 2005, 2004

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