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****tuono recall*****

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July 15th, 2008 by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"

Piaggio is recalling the Aprilia Tuono 1000R and Tuono RSV1000 for a problem with a fuel hose. Model years 2005 to 2007 are affected. See the details below.

Manufacturer: Piaggio USA, Inc.
Model Year: 2005 -2007
Models affected: Aprilia Tuono 1000R, Aprilia Tuono RSV1000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V306000
Potential Units Affected: 977
Problem: Piaggio is recalling 977 model year 2005-2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 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. A drop in, or loss of fuel pressure to the engine, the engine would stall increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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 recall is expected to begin during July 2008. Owner may contact Piaggio at 212-380-4431.

-:banana
 
I wish they gave some indication as to how one could determine if they are impacted. 977 can't possibly account for the number of Tuonos sold in states over the past three years :p
 
Currently, the only way to determine if your specific bike is impacted (apart from the obvious manufacturing date based exclusions) is to call the number provided and give them your VIN. I've made such a call and, while I got the impression that the gentleman who returned my call was none too thrilled to be talking to me, I was told without rancor that they would get back to me with a yay or nay.
 
Well that was quick. Apparently, my bike *is* included in the recall but there's no point in taking it in until the recall notice arrives in my mailbox because they won't have the arrangements in place to deal with it.
 
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