2010 Aprilla RSV4 recall: engine
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The fix
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 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
- 10V029000
- Manufacturer
- PIAGGIO USA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 335
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 25, 2010
- Built
- Jul 2, 2009 – Oct 30, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners 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 .