Recall 15V007000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20150109
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 motorcycles manufactured February 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014 and 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 motorcycles manufactured November 14, 2013, to October 16, 2014. Due to improper machining of the output gear shaft face, the fastening screw on the sprocket may loosen and the rear wheel may lock up.

Safety Consequence

A rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the output shaft, replacing any that are found to be defective, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 APRILIA SHIVER 750
2015 APRILIA CAPONORD 1200
2015 APRILIA SHIVER 750

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.