Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 08V-148 · 2007–2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R
PIAGGIO USA, INC. recall 08V-148 covers 329 2007–2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 329 MY 2007-2008 APRILIA TUONO 1000 R MOTORCYCLES. A LEAK CAN OCCUR THE FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE.
The risk
THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE AT THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
THE FRONT BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4400, OPTION #4.
CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 17, 2007 to November 1, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.