2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500. Newest first.
Piaggio IS recalling 850 my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500 motorcycles 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 connection IS loose, or has become completely disconnected, there will be a drop, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A drop or loss of fuel pressure to the engine could cause the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install hose clamps to secure the existing fuel hose at both ends to the fuel pump and fuel filter. the recall IS expected to begin during march 2009. owners may contact piaggio/aprilia at 1-212-380-4431.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, other
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter IS missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure loss and erratic engine performance. Stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle. this problem effects 2007 through 2008…
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter IS missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure loss and erratic engine performance. Stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle. this problem effects 2007 through 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500ie and earlier year models. thus far some (not mine) dealers have corrected this under warranty on a by complaint bases. Most of these failures have occurred in the first 1000 miles. An obvious design flaw. I feel the manufacture should have a recall on this problem". *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
The material used for an in-tank fuel line deteriorates and causes a sudden loss of power. The manufacturer IS aware of the problem but will only make repairs if forced to do so. *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Motor scooter stalling - fuel
We opened this pe after becoming aware of allegations that my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500model motorscooters were stalling when the downstream hose from the fuel pump deteriorates and/or separates from the pump.this issue was also the subject of numerous web forum posts.our discussions with dealers indicated other…
We opened this pe after becoming aware of allegations that my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500model motorscooters were stalling when the downstream hose from the fuel pump deteriorates and/or separates from the pump.this issue was also the subject of numerous web forum posts.our discussions with dealers indicated other subject vehicle owners had also experienced this problem.subsequently, piaggio decided to recall the subject vehicles to address the problem (08v-522).with that recall, this pe IS closed.
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.
- 10029745Aprilia service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles may be affected by an improperly fastened fuel hose, located between the fuel pump and the fuel filter. A loose connection at this point could cause a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine. Csc letter was received .
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