2008–2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 200 recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
Piaggio is recalling 458 my 2008-2009 aprilia Scarabeo 200 motorcycles. These motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205 "glazing materials." the incorrect dot standard equipment handlebar mounted windshield that was provided was installed. Both dot and euro specifications were sent for installation.
💥 The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the windshield component according to dot specifications free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2009. Owners may contact piaggio AT1-212-380-4418.
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
- 09V035000
- Manufacturer
- PIAGGIO USA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 458
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 19, 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 .