Aprilia Tuono 1000 R 2007
Model Tuono 1000 R made in 2007 by Aprilia got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2007
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 - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V306000 | PIAGGIO USA, INC. | from 03/15/2005 to 07/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 977 | 09/10/2008 | ODI | PIAGGIO USA, INC. | 07/09/2008 | 07/10/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Piaggio is recalling 977 my 2005-2007 aprilia tuono 100 r and rsv 1000 motorcycle models 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 fuel hose connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, then there will be a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A drop in, or loss of fuel pressure to the engine, the engine would stall increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bitron will supply dealers repair kits (length of fuel hose and two clamps) and dealers will replace the original parts on the fuel pump/fuel filter component free of charge. the recallbegan on september 10, 2008. owner may contact piaggio at 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V148000 | PIAGGIO USA, INC. | from 05/17/2007 to 11/01/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 329 | 05/20/2008 | MFR | PIAGGIO USA, INC. | 03/26/2008 | 03/28/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Piaggio is recalling 329 my 2007-2008 aprilia tuono 1000 r motorcycles. a leak can occur the front brake hydraulic line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause a loss of brake pressure at the front brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The front brake line will be replaced on all affected motorcycles. the recall began on may 20, 2008. owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4400, option #4. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 2130 | 1 | |
| Overheating/melting connector from alternator to voltage regulator. could cause motorcycle electrical system to fail, possibly causing loss of power to the vehicle, or a fire and could result in a crash. this issue is not limited to just the aprilia tuono model, but nearly every aprilia v-twin model motorcycle made in the last eight or nine years. there is extensive owner discussion on internet forums about this issue. see http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144612 and http://www.joe250.com/motorcycles/tuono/brownconnectors/brownconnectors.html as an example. *tr | |||