Recall 05V506000: 2001–2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura

Report received

Nov 1, 2005

Manufacturer

Aprilia usa, inc.

Potentially affected

1,310vehicles

Model years

2001–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorcycles, the fuel line quick connectors may break if care is not used when removing the fuel tank at the time of service.

Possible consequence

This could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the quick connectors on all affected vehicles. The recall began in september 2006. Owners who have not had their motorcycle repaired will be renotified of this recall during august/september 2008. Owners may contact aprilia at 770-592-2261.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura0 complaints
• 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura12 complaints
• 2003 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura0 complaints
• 2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura1 complaints