Recall 10V029000: 2010 Aprilla RSV4

Report received

Jan 29, 2010

Manufacturer

Piaggio usa, inc.

Potentially affected

335vehicles

Model years

2010

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 certain model year 2010 aprilia rsv4 "factory" and rsv4 "r" motorcycles manufactured between july 2, 2009, and october 30, 2009. In manufacturing the connecting rods, a process was used to straighten the rod in order to meet specifications. This process introduced stresses into the rods which greatly affected strength and reliability.

Possible consequence

Connecting rods in the affected vehicles could fail and cause engine failure that could lead to a loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners and replace the engines free of charge. The safety recall began on january 25, 2010. Owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4431.

Affected model years

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

• 2010 Aprilla RSV40 complaints