Aprilla Rsv4
Model Rsv4 made by Aprilla got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2010
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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V029000 | PIAGGIO USA, INC. | from 07/02/2009 to 10/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 335 | 01/25/2010 | MFR | PIAGGIO USA, INC. | 01/29/2010 | 01/29/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Connecting rods in the affected vehicles could fail and cause engine failure that could lead to a loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash, personal injury, or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Piaggio will notify owners and replace the engines free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about february 28, 2010. owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4431. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||