NHTSA Recall 20V245000
Filed by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2020-05-01. An estimated 3,287 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RF, and 2017-2020 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RR and Aprilia Tuono 1100 RF and RR motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.
Risk
If the front brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, the motorcycle may experience increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2001.
Manufacturer campaign number: PA2ZZQ2001
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2017 Aprilia Rsv4 Rf
- 2018 Aprilia Rsv4 Rf
- 2017 Aprilia Rsv4 Rr
- 2018 Aprilia Rsv4 Rr
- 2019 Aprilia Rsv4 Rr
- 2020 Aprilia Rsv4 Rr
- 2017 Aprilia Tuono Rf
- 2018 Aprilia Tuono Rf
- 2019 Aprilia Tuono Rf
- 2020 Aprilia Tuono Rf
- 2017 Aprilia Tuono Rr
- 2018 Aprilia Tuono Rr
- 2019 Aprilia Tuono Rr
- 2020 Aprilia Tuono Rr