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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V007000·Announced 2015-01-09

Aprilia Recalls Shiver 750 and Caponord 1200 Motorcycles for Rear Wheel Lockup Risk

Piaggio is recalling 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 and 2015 Caponord 1200 motorcycles because a defective output gear shaft may cause the rear wheel to lock up, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear wheel lockup) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 motorcycles manufactured between February 10, 2014, and October 28, 2014, and 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 motorcycles manufactured between November 14, 2013, and October 16, 2014. The recall involves 337 vehicles in the United States.

The defect is caused by improper machining of the output gear shaft face, which may allow the fastening screw on the sprocket to loosen. If this occurs, the rear wheel may lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Owners will be notified by Piaggio. Dealers will inspect the output shaft and replace any defective units free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
APRILIA SHIVER 750, CAPONORD 1200
Brand
APRILIA
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
337

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SHIVER 750
  • CAPONORD 1200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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