2001–2004 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura & 2002–2003 Aprilia ETV Mille Caponord recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
This could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V506000
- Manufacturer
- APRILIA USA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,310
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 1, 2006
- Built
- Apr 1, 2001 – Mar 31, 2003
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.