Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V096000 Reported May 6, 1998

Moto america/engine oil hoses

Q: What is recall 98V096000?

NHTSA recall 98V096000 was issued by Moto America Inc. on May 6, 1998. It addresses: Moto america/engine oil hoses. The recall affects approximately 205 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Moto America Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 205 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V096000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Moto America Inc.

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

205

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 6, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the engine oil radiator hoses can separate at the fittings, allowing oil to leak.

Safety Consequence

This oil could get on the tires of the motorcycle increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install replacement oil radiator hoses with correctly and solidly attached fittings.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Moto America Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V096000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V096000

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

What is recall 98V096000?

NHTSA recall 98V096000 was issued by Moto America Inc. on May 6, 1998. It addresses: Moto america/engine oil hoses. The recall affects approximately 205 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Moto America Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V096000 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.