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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Problem
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aprilia RSV4 1000 motorcycles (including RR, Factory Superpole, and RF Superpole), and 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 motorcycles (including RR and Factory Superpole). These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Aprilia motorcycles were built with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail. If the front master cylinder fails, the front brakes can lose their ability to stop the bike, which increases the risk of a crash. The motorcycles also do not meet federal motorcycle brake system requirements.
Affected owners will be notified by Aprilia. The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the front brake master cylinder piston at no cost. Aprilia expects the recall to begin in January 2018. To check whether your motorcycle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Aprilia RSV4 | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Aprilia Tuono | 2017 |