2010 Aprilla RSV4 recall: engine
Piaggio USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 29, 2010. It covers about 335 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 335
- reported
- Jan 29, 2010
- owners notified
- Jan 25, 2010
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Piaggio is recalling certain model year 2010 aprilia rsv4 "factory" and rsv4 "r" motorcycles manufactured between july 2, 2009, and october 30, 2009. In manufacturing the connecting rods, a process was used to straighten the rod in order to meet specifications. This process introduced stresses into the rods which greatly affected strength and reliability.
- Risk
- Connecting rods in the affected vehicles could fail and cause engine failure that could lead to a loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Piaggio will notify owners and replace the engines free of charge. The safety recall began on january 25, 2010. Owners may contact piaggio at 1‑212‑380‑4431.
Recall number 10V029000
Affected vehicles
- Aprilla RSV4 2010 2010
Questions about recall 10V029000
Is there a recall on the 2010 Aprilla RSV4 engine?
Yes. Recall 10V029000, reported on January 29, 2010, covers about 335 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V029000?
Piaggio will notify owners and replace the engines free of charge. The safety recall began on january 25, 2010. 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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