2010 APRILLA RSV4 Recall

Campaign:

10V029000 on 01/28/2010

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Manufactured:

07/01/2009 - 10/29/2009

Affected:

335

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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