NHTSA recall 09V034000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The float level in the float bowl of the carburetor was not set correctly in production, dirt and the varnish residue of dried gasoline not allowing the float needle to seat correctly, and a blockage of the evaporative emission hoses that did not allow the float bowl to vent correctly. The carburetor was not able to maintain correct or constant pressure in the float bowl. Inconsistent pressure in the float bowl…
Why it matters: Fuel flooding the engine, causing difficult in starting and poor performance. 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 re-connect the hoses to eliminate the connection of the emissions system to the carburetor. This remedy is free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 200, 2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 200.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V034000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.