Disc: padsRecall 20V-245 · Aprilia vehicles
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. recall 20V-245 covers 3,287 Aprilia vehicles for a disc: pads problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V245000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RF, and 2017-2020 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RR and Aprilia Tuono 1100 RF and RR motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.
The risk
If the front brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, the motorcycle may experience increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2001.
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
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 150 vehicles were listed as unreachable.