NHTSARecalled Jan 29, 2010 · #10V029000
ENGINE FAILURE
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- ENGINE FAILURE
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2010 APRILIA, RSV4
- UPCs
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What you should do
PIAGGIO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4431.