Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E002000 Reported January 26, 2001

American suspension/fender brackets

American Suspension · N/A · 3,228 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,228
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 26, 2001

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized American Suspension dealer and reference recall ID 01E002000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E002000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E002000?

NHTSA recall 01E002000 was issued by American Suspension on January 26, 2001. It addresses: American suspension/fender brackets. The recall affects approximately 3,228 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized American Suspension dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E002000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.