2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 200
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 200. Newest first.
Piaggio IS recalling 1,260 my 2008-2009 aprilia scarabeo 200 motorcycles. the float level in the float bowl of the carburetor was not set correctly in production, dirt and the varnish residue of dried gasoline not allowing the float needle to seat correctly, and a blockage of the evaporative emission hoses that did not allow the float bowl to vent…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel flooding the engine, causing difficult in starting and poor performance. it IS also possible for fuel to leak from the carburetor onto the ground. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will re-connect the hoses to eliminate the connection of the emissions system to the carburetor. this remedy IS free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4431.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes
Preparing to stop. lh brake lever collapsed to spongy after riding on an 82 degree day. brake relay valve located behind the radiator. not the brake lines. they are braided. brake fluid has been changed, and bleed three times aprilia dealer and aprilia tech support thinks this IS normal.…
Preparing to stop. lh brake lever collapsed to spongy after riding on an 82 degree day. brake relay valve located behind the radiator. not the brake lines. they are braided. brake fluid has been changed, and bleed three times aprilia dealer and aprilia tech support thinks this IS normal. how many deaths have to occur before you recall these stupid bikes? recall performed, ignored carburetor installed sideways. already replaced belt, caused by slipping clutch... *tr
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2009 aprilia scarabeo. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the front end began to wobble fiercely. The contact could not control the vehicle and crashed. The vehicled was towed and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact suffered injuries during the crash. The failure and current mileages were 80. The vin was unavailable.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10030185Aprilia (piaggio USA) motorcycle: motorcycles were shipped without the standard equipment windshield. Windshields were shipped to dealers separately based on individual vins as wholesaled to each dealer. The windshields for this purpose contained european specification windshields, not the correct dot approved version.
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