Piaggio Scarabeo 500 2006-2008 Motorcycles Recalled

Make / Models :		Model/Build Years:
PIAGGIO / SCARABEO 500		2006-2008
Manufacturer : PIAGGIO USA, INC.		Mfr’s Report Date : OCT 03, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V522000		PE08050 NHTSA Action Number: PE08050

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 850

Summary: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 850 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 ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 17, 2008. 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.

Comments

Joe Rains says

February 25, 2011 at 11:16 am

Major problem w/ gas in oil in the 500cc engine. Lots of comments dating back several years from owners. Aprilia seems to ignore this in hopes it will go away or those responsible hope to retire soon. Bought my 2006 Scarabeo used from an individual in Bedford, In. Called on the fuel line recall and was told the work had been done. Checked w/ closest dealer in Evansville, In (BIG 4) and they confirmed(?) that all recall work had been performed on my scooter. So why do myself and others have to change very expensive oil (5/40 Mobil 1 plus $12 filter)
every 1000 miles or less just to maintain? Joe Rains 618 936 2290 12342 Pleasant View Rd. Sumner, Il 62466