NHTSA recall 16V691000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aprilia USA, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Piaggio group americas, Inc. (piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 aprilia tuono v4 1000, 2016 tuono v4 1100, 2015 caponord 1200 ABS/add, and 2016 caponord Rally motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013, to June 13, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, causing a longer than expected braking distance.
Why it matters: If an abnormal distance is required to stop the motorcycle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 04, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2014 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000
- 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200
- 2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000
- 2016 Aprilia Caponord Rally
- 2016 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100
- Aprilia Caponord 1200
- Aprilia Caponord Rally
- Aprilia Tuono V4 1000
- Aprilia Tuono V4 1100
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200, 2016 Aprilia Caponord Rally, 2014 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000, 2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000, 2016 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V691000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.