Recall 08V522000: 2006–2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500

Report received

Oct 7, 2008

Manufacturer

Piaggio usa, inc.

Potentially affected

850vehicles

Model years

2006–2008

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 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.

Possible consequence

A drop or loss of fuel pressure to the engine could cause the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 5009 complaints
• 2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 50010 complaints
• 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 5002 complaints