2008-2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 100 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Piaggio USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 29, 2009. It covers about 740 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 740
- reported
- Jan 29, 2009
- owners notified
- Mar 3, 2009
- related complaints
- 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Piaggio is recalling 740 my 2008-2009 aprilia scarabeo 100 motorcycles. In the evaporative emission system there are hoses connecting the fuel tank to the charcoal canister through which the evaporative emission passes. It has shown that the emission hoses to the canister were pinched and/or crimped. In other cases the hoses in and out of the charcoal canister were installed backwards, the roll over valve for the fuel tank was installed incorrectly, and in other cases there was dirt in the carburetor and still others had faulty float valves in the carburetor.
- Risk
- The engine may flood with fuel causing difficulty in starting and the possibility of stalling. 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 double check the installation of the evaporative emission systems hoses and components to will ensure that there are no restrictions. The emission system hose will be re-routed and the installation of one way valves as per approved re-routing instructions will ensure that the system is assembled and operating correctly. The remedy is free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact piaggio at 1‑212‑380‑4431.
Recall number 09V033000
Affected vehicles
- Aprilia Scarabeo 100 2008-2009 20082009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 09V033000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 100 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 09V033000, reported on January 29, 2009, covers about 740 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V033000?
Dealers will double check the installation of the evaporative emission systems hoses and components to will ensure that there are no restrictions. The emission system hose will be re-routed and the installation of one way valves as per approved re-routing instructions will ensure that the system is assembled and operating correctly. The remedy is free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact piaggio 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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