Recall 15V007000: 2014–2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 9, 2015

Manufacturer

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.

Potentially affected

337vehicles

Model years

2014–2015

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 Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 motorcycles manufactured February 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014 and 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 motorcycles manufactured November 14, 2013, to October 16, 2014. Due to improper machining of the output gear shaft face, the fastening screw on the sprocket may loosen and the rear wheel may lock up.

Possible consequence

A rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the output shaft, replacing any that are found to be defective, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

Affected model years

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

• 2015 Aprilia Caponord 12001 complaints
• 2014 Aprilia Shiver 7500 complaints
• 2015 Aprilia Shiver 7501 complaints