NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V029000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Published January 29, 2010 · Recall initiated: January 29, 2010
What's the hazard
PIAGGIO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 APRILIA RSV4 "FACTORY" AND RSV4 "R" MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2, 2009, AND OCTOBER 30, 2009. IN MANUFACTURING THE CONNECTING RODS, A PROCESS WAS USED TO STRAIGHTEN THE ROD IN ORDER TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THIS PROCESS INTRODUCED STRESSES INTO THE RODS WHICH GREATLY AFFECTED STRENGTH AND RELIABILITY.
What to do
PIAGGIO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4431.
Recall details
- Brand
- APRILLA
- Model
- RSV4
- Manufacturer
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 APRILLA RSV4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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