NHTSA Recall 16V691000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,628 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Aprilia Caponord 1200.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V691000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | September 26, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 27, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000, 2016 Tuono V4 1100, 2015 Caponord 1200 ABS/ADD, and 2016 Caponord Rally motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013, to June 13, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, causing a longer than expected braking distance.
Safety risk
If an abnormal distance is required to stop the motorcycle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 04, 2016. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-866-705-1727.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V691000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Aprilia Caponord 1200 | 2015 |
| Aprilia Caponord Rally | 2016 |
| Aprilia Tuono V4 1000 | 2014, 2015 |
| Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 | 2016 |
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.