The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V811000·Announced 2017-12-15

Aprilia Recalls 2016-2017 RSV4 and Tuono Motorcycles for Brake Defect

Aprilia is recalling 1,856 motorcycles due to a potential front brake master cylinder failure that could reduce braking ability.

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 can lead to loss of braking ability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aprilia RSV4 1000 motorcycles (including RR, Factory Superpole, and RF Superpole) and 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 motorcycles (including RR and Factory Superpole). The recall affects 1,856 vehicles in total.

These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems." If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4433 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
APRILIA RSV4, TUONO
Brand
APRILIA
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,856

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)

  • RSV4
  • TUONO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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