Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Piaggio Recalls 2010 Aprilia RSV4 to Replace Engines

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.

335 units are affected.

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Monday, February 1, 2010

CFMOTO Recalls 2005-2009 CF250T V3 and CF250T V5 Motorcycles to Install Foot Brake

CFMOTO Powersports is recalling model year 2005-2009 CF250T V3 and CF250T V5 motorcycles.

These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays." The subject vehicles were intended to be manufactured as scooters and therefore lack a rear wheel foot brake as required for motorcycles by the standard.

6405 units are affected.

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