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 RSV 1000
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