APRILIA RSV4 RR 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V245000

Make Model Year
APRILIA RSV4 RR 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-05-22 2020-05-01 2020-05-01

Manufacturers Involved: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: PA2ZZQ2001

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3287

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 122

Summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. "Piaggio" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RF, and 2017-2020 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RR and Aprilia Tuono 1100 RF and RR motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.

Consequence

If the front brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, the motorcycle may experience increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2001.

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.safercar.gov.