NHTSA recall campaign
04V324000
ManufacturerPOWERGROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLCReported2004-07-06Affected216 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
CERTAIN SCOOTERS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE ENGINE MOUNT THAT COULD SEPARATE WITHOUT WARNING DURING NORMAL USE. THE WELDED SEAM IN THE TUBING MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO SHIFT OUT OF NORMAL OPERATING POSITION.
Risk
SERIOUS INJURY AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW ENGINE MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ALPHASPORTS AT 1-877-543-7288 EXT. 225.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →