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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V811000

2016 Aprilia Rsv4 | 2017 Aprilia Rsv4 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Published December 20, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 15, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V811000, published December 20, 2017 and initiated December 15, 2017. Recalling firm: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.; 2016 Aprilia Rsv4 | 2017 Aprilia Rsv4 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder.

What's the hazard

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aprilia RSV4 1000 motorcycles (including RR, Factory Superpole, and RF Superpole), and 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 motorcycles (including RR and Factory Superpole). These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems.

What to do

Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

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Recall details

Brand
APRILIA
Model
RSV4
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Lot
2016 APRILIA RSV4 | 2017 APRILIA RSV4
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Aprilia Rsv4 | 2017 Aprilia Rsv4 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V811000 on December 20, 2017. Reported hazard: Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aprilia RSV4 1000 motorcycles (including RR, Factory Superpole, and RF Superpole), and 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 motorcycles (including RR and Factory Superpole). These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: APRILIA. Model: RSV4.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)