Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2010

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. in 2010. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 29, 2010

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE FAILURE

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.

NHTSA ID: 10V029000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 335

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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