NHTSA recall 08V306000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Aprilia Tuono 1000 R and 1 more
The defect
Piaggio IS recalling 977 my 2005-2007 aprilia tuono 100 r and rsv 1000 motorcycle models equipped with bitron spa fuel pump/fuel filters. the fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump/fuel filter mounting flange may come loose. if this fuel hose connection IS loose, or has become completely disconnected, then there will be a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.
The risk
A drop in, or loss of fuel pressure to the engine, the engine would stall increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Bitron will supply dealers repair kits (length of fuel hose and two clamps) and dealers will replace the original parts on the fuel pump/fuel filter component free of charge. the recallbegan on september 10, 2008. owner may contact piaggio at 212-380-4431.