Recalls for your 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500

Recalls for 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY


Posted on: 2008-10-07
Description
Piaggio is recalling 850 my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500 motorcycles equipped with bitron spa fuel pump/fuel filters.  The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump/fuel filter mounting flange may come loose.  If this connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, there will be a drop, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.

Consequence
A drop or loss of fuel pressure to the engine could cause the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install hose clamps to secure the existing fuel hose at both ends to the fuel pump and fuel filter.  The recall is expected to begin during march 2009.  Owners may contact piaggio/aprilia at 1-212-380-4431.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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