Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V691000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V691000 by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 aprilia tuono v4 1000, 2016 tuono v4 1100, 2015 caponord 1200 abs/add, and 2016 caponord rally motorcycles manufactured june 18, 2013, to june 13, 2016 Includes 1,628 affected units, Front Brake Master Cylinder may Let in Air, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2015 aprilia tuono v4 1000, 2016 tuono v4 1100, 2015 caponord 1200 abs/add, and 2016 caponord rally motorcycles manufactured june 18, 2013, to june 13, 2016
Defect Summary
Piaggio group americas, inc. (piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 aprilia tuono v4 1000, 2016 tuono v4 1100, 2015 caponord 1200 abs/add, and 2016 caponord rally motorcycles manufactured june 18, 2013, to june 13, 2016. the affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, causing a longer than expected braking distance.
Corrective Action
Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly, free of charge. the recall began october 04, 2016. owners may contact aprilia customer service at 1-866-705-1727.