| APRILLA RSV4 | 2010 | |
| Manufacturer: PIAGGIO USA, INC. | Mfr's Report Date: JAN 25, 2010 | |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V029000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A | |
Summary:
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. Consequence:
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 ENGINESIn other words, the engine falls apart while you are riding it? And they say that it "could" cause an accident? What, are they thinking the engine will fall apart while it's parked in the garage? Go figure.
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