NHTSA recall 09V035000
Visibility › Windshield
Aprilia Scarabeo 200
Reported Jan 30, 2009458 vehicles affectedPIAGGIO USA, INC.Built Feb 5, 2008 – Sep 4, 2008
The defect
Piaggio IS recalling 458 my 2008-2009 aprilia scarabeo 200 motorcycles. these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205 "glazing materials." the incorrect dot standard equipment handlebar mounted windshield that was provided was installed. both dot and euro specifications were sent for installation.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the windshield component according to dot specifications free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2009. owners may contact piaggio at1-212-380-4418.