Piaggio Recalls 08-09 Aprilia Scarabeo 200 Motorcycles

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
APRILIA / SCARABEO 200		2008-2009
Manufacturer: PIAGGIO USA, INC.		Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V035000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Potential Number of Units Affected: 458

Summary: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 458 2008-2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 200 MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205 “GLAZING MATERIALS.” THE INCORRECT DOT STANDARD EQUIPMENT HANDLEBAR MOUNTED WINDSHIELD THAT WAS PROVIDED WAS INSTALLED. BOTH DOT AND EURO SPECIFICATIONS WERE SENT FOR INSTALLATION.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD COMPONENT ACCORDING TO DOT SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4458.

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 .