Recall 10V029000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Defect in 2010-2010 APRILLA RSV4

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RECALL This recall affects up to 335 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign	10V029000
Manufacturer	PIAGGIO USA, INC.
Vehicles Affected	335
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Notified	January 25, 2010
Affected Vehicles	2010 APRILLA RSV4

Defect Description

PIAGGIO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 APRILIA RSV4 "FACTORY" AND RSV4 "R" MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2, 2009, AND OCTOBER 30, 2009. IN MANUFACTURING THE CONNECTING RODS, A PROCESS WAS USED TO STRAIGHTEN THE ROD IN ORDER TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THIS PROCESS INTRODUCED STRESSES INTO THE RODS WHICH GREATLY AFFECTED STRENGTH AND RELIABILITY.

Safety Consequence

CONNECTING RODS IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES COULD FAIL AND CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE THAT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

PIAGGIO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4431.