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NHTSARecalled Jan 9, 2015 · #15V007000

Sprocket may Loosen and the Rear Wheel may Lock Up

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Description

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 motorcycles manufactured February 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014 and 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 motorcycles manufactured November 14, 2013, to October 16, 2014. Due to improper machining of the output gear shaft face, the fastening screw on the sprocket may loosen and the rear wheel may lock up. A rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Sprocket may Loosen and the Rear Wheel may Lock Up
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Aprilia
UPCs

What you should do

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the output shaft, replacing any that are found to be defective, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

View the official CPSC notice