| Vehicle
Make / Model: |
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Model
Year(s): |
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APRILLA / RSV4 |
|
2010
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| Manufacturer:
PIAGGIO USA, INC. |
Mfr's
Report Date: JAN 25, 2010 |
|
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V029000 |
N/A
NHTSA
Action Number: N/A |
|
| Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Potential
Number of Units Affected: 335 |
Summary:
PIAGGIO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR
2010 APRILIA RSV4 "FACTORY AND RSV4 "R"
MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2, 2009, AND OCTOBER 30,
2009. IN MANUFACTURING THE CONNECTING RODS, A PROCESS WAS USED
TO STRAIGHTEN THE ROD IN ORDER TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THIS
PROCESS INTRODUCED STRESSES INTO THE RODS WHICH GREATLY AFFECTED
STRENGTH AND RELIABILITY. |
Consequence:
CONNECTING RODS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES
COULD FAIL AND CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE THAT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF
VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
DEATH. |
Remedy:
PIAGGIO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE
ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN
ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT
1-212-380-4431. |
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE
AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV
. |
