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NHTSARecalled Jan 30, 2009 · #09V035000

HANDLEBAR MOUNTED WINDSHIELD/FMVSS-205

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 458 MY 2008-2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 200 MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205 "GLAZING MATERIALS." THE INCORRECT DOT STANDARD EQUIPMENT HANDLEBAR MOUNTED WINDSHIELD THAT WAS PROVIDED WAS INSTALLED. BOTH DOT AND EURO SPECIFICATIONS WERE SENT FOR INSTALLATION. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Product details

Product
HANDLEBAR MOUNTED WINDSHIELD/FMVSS-205
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD COMPONENT ACCORDING TO DOT SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT1-212-380-4418.

View the official CPSC notice