Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V811000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V811000 by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2017 aprilia rsv4 1000 motorcycles (including rr, factory superpole, and rf superpole), and 2017 aprilia tuono v4 1100 motorcycles (including rr and factory superpole) Includes 1,856 affected units, Front Brake Master Cylinder Failure/FMVSS 122, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2017 aprilia rsv4 1000 motorcycles (including rr, factory superpole, and rf superpole), and 2017 aprilia tuono v4 1100 motorcycles (including rr and factory superpole)
Defect Summary
Piaggio group americas. Inc. (piaggio) is recalling certain 2016-2017 aprilia rsv4 1000 motorcycles (including rr, factory superpole, and rf superpole), and 2017 aprilia tuono v4 1100 motorcycles (including rr and factory superpole). these motorcycles are equipped with brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
Corrective Action
Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 2018. owners may contact aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4433.