Vehicle recall 10V029000 · January 29, 2010

2010 Aprilla RSV4

In manufacturing the connecting rods, a process was used to straighten the rod in order to meet specifications.

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

Summary: Piaggio is recalling certain model year 2010 aprilia RSV4 "factory" and RSV4 "r" motorcycles manufactured between July 2, 2009, and October 30, 2009. In manufacturing the connecting rods, a process was used to straighten the rod in order to meet specifications. This process introduced stresses into the rods which greatly affected strength and reliability.
Consequence: Connecting rods in the affected vehicles could fail and cause engine failure that could lead to a loss of vehicle control, resulting in a crash, personal injury, or death.
Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners and replace the engines free of charge. The safety recall began on January 25, 2010. Owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4431.
Notes: Owners 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: 10V029000
Reported to NHTSA: January 29, 2010
Filed by: PIAGGIO USA, INC.
Owner notification: January 25, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 335
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 10V029000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Aprilla RSV4 (2010): 2010

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