NHTSA recall 15V007000
Power Train · Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2014 Aprilia Shiver 750
- 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200
- 2015 Aprilia Shiver 750
- Aprilia Caponord 1200
- Aprilia Shiver 750
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200, 2014 Aprilia Shiver 750, 2015 Aprilia Shiver 750.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V007000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.