NHTSA recall 09V033000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: In the evaporative emission system there are hoses connecting the fuel tank to the charcoal canister through which the evaporative emission passes. It has shown that the emission hoses to the canister were pinched and/or crimped. In other cases the hoses in and out of the charcoal canister were installed backwards, the roll over valve for the fuel tank was installed incorrectly, and in other cases there was dirt in…
Why it matters: The engine may flood with fuel causing difficulty in starting and the possibility of stalling. It is also possible for fuel to leak from the carburetor onto the ground. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will double check the installation of the evaporative emission systems hoses and components to will ensure that there are no restrictions. The emission system hose will be re-routed and the installation of one way valves as per approved re-routing instructions will ensure that the system is…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 100, 2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 100.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V033000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.