- Summary
- Piaggio is recalling 977 my 2005-2007 aprilia tuono 100 r and rsv 1000 motorcycle models 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 fuel hose connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, then there will be a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.
- Consequence
- A drop in, or loss of fuel pressure to the engine, the engine would stall increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bitron will supply dealers repair kits (length of fuel hose and two clamps) and dealers will replace the original parts on the fuel pump/fuel filter component free of charge. The recallbegan on September 10, 2008. Owner may contact piaggio at 212-380-4431.