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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 09V034📅 Jan 30, 2009

2008–2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 200 recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Piaggio is recalling 1,260 my 2008-2009 aprilia Scarabeo 200 motorcycles. The float level in the float bowl of the carburetor was not set correctly in production, dirt and the varnish residue of dried gasoline not allowing the float needle to seat correctly, and a blockage of the evaporative emission hoses that did not allow the float bowl to vent correctly. The carburetor was not able to maintain correct or constant pressure in the float bowl. Inconsistent pressure in the float bowl would either push too much or not enough fuel to and through the jets for any one throttle position which does not allow the carburetor to correctly meter fuel to the engine.

💥 The risk

Fuel flooding the engine, causing difficult in starting and poor performance. 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.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will re-connect the hoses to eliminate the connection of the emissions system to the carburetor. This 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 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
09V034000
Manufacturer
PIAGGIO USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,260
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 2, 2009
Built
Feb 5, 2008 – Sep 4, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V034 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V034?

2008–2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 200. 1,260 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Aprilia dealer to book the free repair.