Defect Description For Recall
Piaggio Is Recalling 977 My 2005-2007 Aprilia Tuono 100 R And Rsv 1000 Motorcycle Models 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 Fuel Hose ConneCTIon Is Loose, Or Has Become Completely Disconnected, Then There Will Be A Drop In, Or Loss Of, Fuel Pressure To The Engine.
Make Of Vehicle
APRILIA
Model Of Vehicle
TUONO 1000 R
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V306000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
A Drop In, Or Loss Of Fuel Pressure To The Engine, The Engine Would Stall Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Bitron Will Supply Dealers Repair Kits (Length Of Fuel Hose And Two Clamps) And Dealers Will Replace The Original Parts On The Fuel Pump/Fuel Filter Component Free Of Charge. The Recallbegan On September 10, 2008. Owner May Contact Piaggio At 212-380-4431.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Piaggio Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050315
End Of Manufacture
20060731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
977
Date Owners Notified
20080910
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080709