CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (10 reports).
1Recalls
12Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura recalls
Most common 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 APRILIA RST 1000 FUTURA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED AND SAW SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL 05V506000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) IN FEBRUARY 2009 BECAUSE OF THE SAME SYMPTOMS. APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY AND THEY COULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000.
UPON STARTING MY 2002 APRILIA FUTURA MOTORCYCLE ON APRIL 16 2006, WITHIN ABOUT 30 SECONDS, SMOKE STARTED COMING UP FROM UNDER THE GAS TANK. I HAD THE BIKE TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP, WHICH IS NOW TELLING ME THERE IS A SLOW LEAK FROM THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP, WHICH NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $300 IN PARTS AND SEVERAL HOURS OF SHOP LABOR (ROUGHLY $600 TOTAL). PREVIOUSLY, IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004, THIS SAME MOTORCYCE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK WHICH LEFT A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON MY ENCLOSED GARAGE FLOOR IN A 30-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING. THE RESULTS OF THIS LEAK COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTEROUS. THE DIAGNOSIS FOR THIS LEAK WAS A FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK QUICK DISCONNECT, WHICH WAS REPLACED AT A
THIS IS A PICTURE OF A FAILED FUEL FITTING ON MY APRILIA FUTURA. THIS FAILED IN NORMAL USE. I DO NOT RACE, HAVEN'T MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE IN ANY WAY, AND TREAT IT LIKE THE FINE MACHINE IT IS. I NOTICED A GAS SMELL ON MY WAY TO WORK ONE DAY AND THOUGHT IT WAS THE OLD CAR NEXT TO ME AT THE STOP SIGN. WHEN I GOT HOME LATER THAT DAY I REALIZED IT WAS MY BIKE. WHEN I PULLED THE TANK UP I SAW A VERY BAD LEAK COMING FROM THE PICTURED PLASTIC FITTING. I SINCE HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FITTING ON MY FORUM PAGE. THEY REFERED ME TO YOUR SITE.
SUBJECT: 2002 APRILIA RST FUTURA: ACCESSING THE ENGINE FOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRES THE FUEL TANK TO BE LIFTED. DURING LIFTING OF THIS FUEL TANK IT IS SOMETIMES NECSEARRY TO DISCONNECT THE THE FUEL LINE. THIS CAN BE DONE WITH A QUICK DISCONNECT PROVIDED ON A STOCK MOTORCYCLE. HOWEVER THIS FITTING IS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC AND IS NOT DURABLE, PARTICULARY WHEN SUBJECTED TO ENGINE HEAT. THIS FITTING SITS ALMOST ATOP OF THE CYLINDER. WHEN DISCONNECTING THIS FIITNG IT BREAKS CAUSING THE FUEL TO SPILL. THIS CAN OR WILL RESULT IN FIRES PARTICULARLY WHEN THIS HAPPENES DURING THE OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE FAILURE IS MATERIAL THAT CANNOT WITHSTAND THE HEAT, AND DESIGN OF LOCK
THE VEHICLE IS AN APRILIA FUTURA. I NOTICED SOMETHING DRIPPING FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND AFTER INVESTIGATING FOUND IT TO BE THE QUICK DISCONNECT ON THE LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE THROTTLE BODIES. I HAVE NOT MOVED THE TANK IN 3 MONTHS SO I DON'T SEE HOW IT COULD BE BROKEN FROM THAT. I HAVE ORDERED A METAL REPLACEMENT AS THE ORIGINAL WAS THIN PLASTIC.
2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura questions
Does the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (10), Fuel System, Other (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura has been fixed?
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