NHTSA Recall 08V148000
Filed by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2008-03-26. An estimated 329 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 329 MY 2007-2008 APRILIA TUONO 1000 R MOTORCYCLES. A LEAK CAN OCCUR THE FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE.
Risk
THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE AT THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
THE FRONT BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4400, OPTION #4.
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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