Vehicle recall 09V033000 · January 29, 2009
2008-2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 100
In the evaporative emission system there are hoses connecting the fuel tank to the charcoal canister through which the evaporative emission passes.
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- Summary
- Piaggio is recalling 740 my 2008-2009 aprilia scarabeo 100 motorcycles. In the evaporative emission system there are hoses connecting the fuel tank to the charcoal canister through which the evaporative emission passes. It has shown that the emission hoses to the canister were pinched and/or crimped. In other cases the hoses in and out of the charcoal canister were installed backwards, the roll over valve for the fuel tank was installed incorrectly, and in other cases there was dirt in the carburetor and still others had faulty float valves in the carburetor.
- Consequence
- The engine may flood with fuel causing difficulty in starting and the possibility of stalling. 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will double check the installation of the evaporative emission systems hoses and components to will ensure that there are no restrictions. The emission system hose will be re-routed and the installation of one way valves as per approved re-routing instructions will ensure that the system is assembled and operating correctly. The remedy is free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. Owners may contact piaggio 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
- 09V033000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 29, 2009
- Filed by
- PIAGGIO USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- March 3, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 740
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Aprilia Scarabeo 100 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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