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2001-2004 Aprilia Etv Mille Caponord and Aprilia RST 1000 Futura recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Aprilia USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 1, 2005. It covers about 1,310 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,310
reported
Nov 1, 2005
owners notified
Sep 1, 2006
related complaints
13

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, the fuel line quick connectors may break if care is not used when removing the fuel tank at the time of service.
Risk
This could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the quick connectors on all affected vehicles. The recall began in september 2006. Owners who have not had their motorcycle repaired will be renotified of this recall during august/september 2008. Owners may contact aprilia at 770‑592‑2261.

Recall number 05V506000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about fuel system problems.

2002 Aprilia Etv Mille Caponord2003 Aprilia Etv Mille Caponord2001 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura2003 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura

Questions about recall 05V506000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2004 Aprilia Etv Mille Caponord and Aprilia RST 1000 Futura hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 05V506000, reported on November 1, 2005, covers about 1,310 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V506000?

Dealers will replace the quick connectors on all affected vehicles. The recall began in september 2006. Owners who have not had their motorcycle repaired will be renotified of this recall during august/september 2008. Owners may contact aprilia at 770‑592‑2261.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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