Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V522000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V522000 by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.. Includes 850 affected units, FUEL PUMP/FUEL FILTER/BITRON SPA, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V522000
Manufacturer: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-10-07T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel pump/fuel filter/bitron spa
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 850

Details

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

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-hfpj~dhwz~rhum
NHTSA ID: 08V522000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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