Aprilia Scarabeo 500 2008
Model Scarabeo 500 made in 2008 by Aprilia got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V522000 | PIAGGIO USA, INC. | from 09/13/2007 to 10/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 850 | 04/03/2009 | ODI | PIAGGIO USA, INC. | 10/07/2008 | 10/07/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Piaggio is recalling 850 my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500 motorcycles equipped with bitron spa fuel pump/fuel filters. the fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump/fuel filter mounting flange may come loose. if this connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, there will be a drop, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A drop or loss of fuel pressure to the engine could cause the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install hose clamps to secure the existing fuel hose at both ends to the fuel pump and fuel filter. the recall is expected to begin during march 2009. owners may contact piaggio/aprilia at 1-212-380-4431. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SB-08V522 | 04/28/2009 | 10029745 | Aprilia: vehicles may be affected by an improperly fastened fuel hose, located between the fuel pump and the fuel filter. a loose connection at this point could cause a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine. csc letter was recei | 07/14/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SB-08V522 | 04/28/2009 | 10029745 | Aprilia: vehicles may be affected by an improperly fastened fuel hose, located between the fuel pump and the fuel filter. a loose connection at this point could cause a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine. csc letter was recei | 07/14/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SB-08V522 | 04/28/2009 | 10029745 | Aprilia: vehicles may be affected by an improperly fastened fuel hose, located between the fuel pump and the fuel filter. a loose connection at this point could cause a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine. csc letter was recei | 07/14/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SB-08V522 | 04/28/2009 | 10029745 | Aprilia: vehicles may be affected by an improperly fastened fuel hose, located between the fuel pump and the fuel filter. a loose connection at this point could cause a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine. csc letter was recei | 07/14/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE08050 | APRILIA USA, INC. | 08/14/2008 | 11/21/2008 | MOTOR SCOOTER STALLING - FUEL | 08V522000 | |
| We opened this pe after becoming aware of allegations that my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500model motorscooters were stalling when the downstream hose from the fuel pump deteriorates and/or separates from the pump.this issue was also the subject of numerous web forum posts.our discussions with dealers indicated other subject vehicle owners had also experienced this problem.subsequently, piaggio decided to recall the subject vehicles to address the problem (08v-522).with that recall, this pe is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 650 | 1 | |
| The material used for an in-tank fuel line deteriorates and causes a sudden loss of power. the manufacturer is aware of the problem but will only make repairs if forced to do so. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 07/29/2008 | 1 | ||
| An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure loss and erratic engine performance. stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle. this problem effects 2007 through 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500ie and earlier year models. thus far some (not mine) dealers have corrected this under warranty on a by complaint bases. most of these failures have occurred in the first 1000 miles. an obvious design flaw. i feel the manufacture should have a recall on this problem. *tr | |||