Power train: manual transmissionRecall 15V-007 · Aprilia vehicles
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. recall 15V-007 covers 337 Aprilia vehicles for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V007000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 motorcycles manufactured February 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014 and 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 motorcycles manufactured November 14, 2013, to October 16, 2014. Due to improper machining of the output gear shaft face, the fastening screw on the sprocket may loosen and the rear wheel may lock up.
The risk
A rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the output shaft, replacing any that are found to be defective, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 13 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 14, 2013 to October 28, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.