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Aprilia Caponord 1200 Recall 16V691: Front brake master cylinder may let air in, causing longer stopping distance

NHTSA campaign 16V691, reported September 26, 2016, 1,628 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Aprilia motorcycles built between June 2013 and June 2016 have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic brake circuit. When this happens, the bike can take a longer than expected distance to stop.

A longer braking distance than you expect raises the risk of a crash, especially in traffic or when you need to stop quickly. If your motorcycle is one of the affected models, watch for a front brake that feels different from normal and have it inspected promptly.

The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly at no charge. Owners will be notified by Aprilia, or you can contact Aprilia customer service at 1-866-705-1727. You can also check your VIN for open recalls at an authorized dealer or on the NHTSA website.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V691Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Problem
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000, 2016 Tuono V4 1100, 2015 Caponord 1200 ABS/ADD, and 2016 Caponord Rally motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013, to June 13, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, causing a longer than expected braking distance.
Risk
If an abnormal distance is required to stop the motorcycle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 04, 2016. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-866-705-1727.
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.

Affected vehicles

Aprilia Caponord 12002015
Aprilia Caponord Rally2016
Aprilia Tuono V4 100020142015
Aprilia Tuono V4 11002016