Defect Description For Recall
Piaggio Is Recalling 850 My 2006-2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 Motorcycles Equipped With Bitron Spa Fuel Pump/Fuel Filters. The Fuel Hose ConneCTIng The Fuel Filter To The Fuel Pump/Fuel Filter Mounting Flange May Come Loose. If This ConneCTIon Is Loose, Or Has Become Completely Disconnected, There Will Be A Drop, Or Loss Of, Fuel Pressure To The Engine.
Make Of Vehicle
APRILIA
Model Of Vehicle
SCARABEO 500
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V522000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Effect Of Defect
A Drop Or Loss Of Fuel Pressure To The Engine Could Cause The Engine To Stall Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Hose Clamps To Secure The Existing Fuel Hose At Both Ends To The Fuel Pump And Fuel Filter. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During March 2009. Owners May Contact Piaggio/Aprilia At 1-212-380-4431.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Piaggio Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060201
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
850
Date Owners Notified
20090403
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Date Report Received
20081007