Recall 16V691000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Report Date
20160926
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 APRILIA TUONO V4 1000
2015 APRILIA CAPONORD 1200
2015 APRILIA TUONO V4 1000
2016 APRILIA CAPONORD RALLY
2016 APRILIA TUONO V4 1100

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