Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 17V-811 · Aprilia vehicles
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. recall 17V-811 covers 1,856 Aprilia vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V811000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 53 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 14, 2015 to July 3, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.