Recall 08V306000: 2005–2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 9, 2008

Manufacturer

Piaggio usa, inc.

Potentially affected

977vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

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

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.

Possible consequence

A drop in, or loss of fuel pressure to the engine, the engine would stall increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R0 complaints
• 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R0 complaints
• 2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R2 complaints
• 2005 Aprilia Tuono RSV 10000 complaints
• 2006 Aprilia Tuono RSV 10000 complaints
• 2007 Aprilia Tuono RSV 10001 complaints