Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 19V-561 · Aprilia and Moto Guzzi vehicles
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. recall 19V-561 covers 1,701 Aprilia and Moto Guzzi vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V561000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 and Eldorado 1400, 2017-2018 Moto Guzzi California 1400, 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX 21 Bagger, 2013-2014 Aprilia Mana 850, 2014-2016 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2018-2019 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900, and 2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the front brake master cylinder, the front brakes may drag or apply, causing the motorcycle to unexpectedly slow down or stop completely without activating the rear brake light.
The risk
Unexpectedly slowing down or stopping while driving with no warning to following traffic can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ1904.
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
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 151 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 13, 2013 to September 13, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.