APRILIA SHIVER 750 2015: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V007000

Make Model Year
APRILIA SHIVER 750 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-28 2015-01-09 2015-01-09

Production Dates: 2014-02-10 - 2014-10-28

Manufacturers Involved: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 337

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. "Piaggio" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 motorcycles manufactured February 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014 and 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 motorcycles manufactured November 14, 2013, to October 16, 2014. Due to improper machining of the output gear shaft face, the fastening screw on the sprocket may loosen and the rear wheel may lock up.

Consequence

A rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the output shaft, replacing any that are found to be defective, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

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.