APRILIA RS 660 2021: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V502000

Make Model Year
APRILIA RS 660 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-07-09 2021-07-01 2021-07-02

Manufacturers Involved: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: PA2ZZQ2107

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 308

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles. The engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment.

Consequence

A broken connecting rod can cause a sudden engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4400. Aprilia's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2107.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.