Aprilia Recall 15V007000: Power Train, Manual Transmission

NHTSA recall 15V007000 · announced January 9, 2015 · filed by Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. · 337 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200
• 2014 Aprilia Shiver 750
• 2015 Aprilia Shiver 750

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.