2001 APRILIA RST 1000 FUTURA Recall

Campaign:

05V506000 on 11/06/2005

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

03/31/2001 - 03/30/2003

Affected:

1,310

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

This could result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Correction:

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.

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.

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