Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V034000 by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.. Includes 1,260 affected units, FUEL SYSTEM CARBURETOR, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Piaggio is recalling 1,260 my 2008-2009 aprilia scarabeo 200 motorcycles. the float level in the float bowl of the carburetor was not set correctly in production, dirt and the varnish residue of dried gasoline not allowing the float needle to seat correctly, and a blockage of the evaporative emission hoses that did not allow the float bowl to vent correctly. the carburetor was not able to maintain correct or constant pressure in the float bowl. inconsistent pressure in the float bowl would either push too much or not enough fuel to and through the jets for any one throttle position which does not allow the carburetor to correctly meter fuel to the engine.

Corrective Action

Dealers will re-connect the hoses to eliminate the connection of the emissions system to the carburetor. this remedy is free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4431.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V034000

Manufacturer: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-01-30T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel system carburetor

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 1,260

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Piaggio is recalling 1,260 my 2008-2009 aprilia scarabeo 200 motorcycles. the float level in the float bowl of the carburetor was not set correctly in production, dirt and the varnish residue of dried gasoline not allowing the float needle to seat correctly, and a blockage of the evaporative emission hoses that did not allow the float bowl to vent correctly. the carburetor was not able to maintain correct or constant pressure in the float bowl. inconsistent pressure in the float bowl would either push too much or not enough fuel to and through the jets for any one throttle position which does not allow the carburetor to correctly meter fuel to the engine.

Consequence Summary: Fuel flooding the engine, causing difficult in starting and poor performance. it is also possible for fuel to leak from the carburetor onto the ground. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will re-connect the hoses to eliminate the connection of the emissions system to the carburetor. this remedy is free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4431.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9tk5.b8zs_h8ab

NHTSA ID: 09V034000

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Created At: 1742808662

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