The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V691000·Announced 2016-09-26

Aprilia Motorcycles Recalled for Front Brake Master Cylinder Defect

Piaggio is recalling certain 2014-2016 Aprilia motorcycles because the front brake master cylinder may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, increasing braking distance.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. 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. These vehicles were manufactured between June 18, 2013, and June 13, 2016.

The affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit. This defect can cause a longer than expected braking distance. If an abnormal distance is required to stop the motorcycle, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2016. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-866-705-1727 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
APRILIA CAPONORD RALLY, TUONO V4 1100, TUONO V4 1000, CAPONORD 1200
Brand
APRILIA
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,628

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 (4)

  • CAPONORD RALLY
  • TUONO V4 1100
  • TUONO V4 1000
  • CAPONORD 1200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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