NHTSA recall 10V029000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Aprilla RSV4
Reported Jan 29, 2010335 vehicles affectedPIAGGIO USA, INC.Built Jul 2, 2009 – Oct 30, 2009
The defect
Piaggio IS recalling certain model year 2010 aprilia RSV4 "factory" and RSV4 "r" motorcycles manufactured between july 2, 2009, and october 30, 2009. in manufacturing the connecting rods, a process was used to straighten the rod in order to meet specifications. this process introduced stresses into the rods which greatly affected strength and reliability.
The risk
Connecting rods in the affected vehicles could fail and cause engine failure that could lead to a loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash, personal injury, or death.
The remedy
Piaggio will notify owners and replace the engines free of charge. the safety recall began on january 25, 2010. owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4431.