NHTSA Recall 08V306000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
PIAGGIO USA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 977 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Aprilia Tuono 1000 R.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V306000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | July 9, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 10, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V306000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.