Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V306000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V306000 by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.. Includes 977 affected units, FUEL PUMP/FUEL FILTER/BITRON SPA, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V306000
Manufacturer: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-07-09T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel pump/fuel filter/bitron spa
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 977

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A drop in, or loss of fuel pressure to the engine, the engine would stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yptk.s7pm-vm5q
NHTSA ID: 08V306000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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