Vehicle recall 08V522000 · October 7, 2008

2006-2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500

The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump/fuel filter mounting flange may come loose.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Piaggio is recalling 850 my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500 motorcycles 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 connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, there will be a drop, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.
Consequence: A drop or loss of fuel pressure to the engine could cause the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install hose clamps to secure the existing fuel hose at both ends to the fuel pump and fuel filter. The recall is expected to begin during March 2009. Owners may contact piaggio/aprilia at 1-212-380-4431.
Notes: Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V522000
Reported to NHTSA: October 7, 2008
Filed by: PIAGGIO USA, INC.
Owner notification: April 3, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 850
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

Recall 08V522000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Aprilia Scarabeo 500 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006

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