An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure lose 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 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.
Aprilia Scarabeo 500 fuel pump problems
10 of the 22 owner complaints about the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 describe fuel pump failure, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical mileage
- 987
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20081
- 20074
- 20065
Often reported together
What owners say
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps and improper fuel line for USA fuels causing fuel pressure lose 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 2003 to 2006 aprilia scarabeo 500gt and 500gt ABS models, also 2007 and 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500ie model .
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps and improper fuel line for USA fuels causing fuel pressure lose 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 to 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500ie model.
This report pertains to a 2006 aprilia scarabeo 500 motorcycle. I bought the motorcycle new in june 2008. It is common knowledge among scarabeo owners that the manufacturer sold these bikes with clamps missing from the in-tank fuel line, between the in-tank filter and the fuel pump. My dealer assured me that this issue had been resolved on my bike before I took delivery of it. Within days of taking delivery of the bike, the engine was idling roughly, stalling at stop lights and running roughly when operated at slow speeds, below 35 MPH. On several occasions, I applied power to start off from an intersection and the bike stalled. These were all symptoms of the fuel line clamp issue, as reported by many scarabeo 500 owners. I fixed the problem myself because I do not live near an aprilia dealer. Upon removing the in-tank fuel pump, I immediately noticed that there were no clamps on either end of the fuel line. I installed the clamps, as well as replaced the fuel line with line approved for submerging in fuel (sae30r10), as it was unclear as to the suitability of the stock fuel line for submerged use. Since the fix I have not had any recurrence of the problems. This is a safety issue and the manufacturer should recall all scarabeos and have them checked.
"an in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure lose 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 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".
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".
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure loss and erratic engine performance. The fuel line is also made of a clear plastic material which is not rated for continuous exposure to gasoline/ethanol on the outside of the tubing. Stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle. This problem affects 2007 through 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500ie and earlier year models. Thus far 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.
Vehicle had an irregular, low idle, stuttering, lack of power and was very difficult to start. Sometimes the vehicle's engine would die at intersections while idling. The engine stopping at intersections is dangerous and could cause an accident or death. Upon investigation, I realized that the electric fuel pump hose inside the fuel tank was leaking therefore not supplying the appropriate pressure to the injector. I purchased a new submersible fuel line and two hose clamps and replaced the leaking oem fuel hose.
Fuel line leak. An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure lose 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 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 and correct this problem.
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing a loss of fuel pressure, erratic idling, and erratic engine performance. Engine frequently stalls and sputters during maneuvers in traffic, especially braking to a stop or cornering. This problem effects 2007 through 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500ie and earlier year models. My dealer has agreed to correct this for me, but it is an obvious design flaw. I feel the manufacturer should have a recall on this problem.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 08V522000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2006 (5 complaints), 2007 (4 complaints) and 2008 (1 complaints).
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