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2006-2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 recall: delivery

Piaggio USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 7, 2008. It covers about 850 vehicles.

vehicles affected
850
reported
Oct 7, 2008
owners notified
Apr 3, 2009
related complaints
19

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 08V522000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 delivery?

Yes. Recall 08V522000, reported on October 7, 2008, covers about 850 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V522000?

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.

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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