Defect Description For Recall
Piaggio Is Recalling 740 My 2008-2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 100 Motorcycles. In The Evaporative Emission System There Are Hoses ConneCTIng The Fuel Tank To The Charcoal Canister Through Which The Evaporative Emission Passes. It Has Shown That The Emission Hoses To The Canister Were Pinched And/Or Crimped. In Other Cases The Hoses In And Out Of The Charcoal Canister Were Installed Backwards, The Roll Over Valve For The Fuel Tank Was Installed Incorrectly, And In Other Cases There Was Dirt In The Carburetor And Still Others Had Faulty Float Valves In The Carburetor.
Make Of Vehicle
APRILIA
Model Of Vehicle
SCARABEO 100
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
09V033000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
The Engine May Flood With Fuel Causing Difficulty In Starting And The Possibility Of Stalling. It Is Also Possible For Fuel To Leak From The Carburetor Onto The Ground. Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Double Check The Installation Of The Evaporative Emission Systems Hoses And Components To Will Ensure That There Are No RestriCTIons. The Emission System Hose Will Be Re-Routed And The Installation Of One Way Valves As Per Approved Re-Routing InstruCTIons Will Ensure That The System Is Assembled And Operating Correctly. The Remedy Is Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During February 2009. Owners May Contact Piaggio At 1-212-380-4431.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Piaggio Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070723
End Of Manufacture
20080730
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
740
Date Owners Notified
20090303
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090129