Vehicle Recall Archive for 1997 PONTIAC
Record ID
18862
Campaign Number
10V029000
Make of Vehicle
APRILLA
Model of Vehicle
RSV4
Year
2010
Make Campaign Number
NOT AVAILABLE
Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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.
Effect of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
PIAGGIO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4431.
Manufacturers
PIAGGIO USA, INC.
Start of Manufacture
20090702
End of Manufacture
20091030
Type of Recall
VEHICLE
Number Affected
335
Date Owners Notified
20100125
Initiated By
MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
PIAGGIO USA, INC.
Date Report Received
20100129
Part Number
NOT AVAILABLE
Federal MV Safety Standard
NOT AVAILABLE