2008 APRILIA SCARABEO 500
1 recalls — 2 complaints — 4 TSBs
08V522000 Oct 7, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Defect Description
PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 850 MY 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 W... Read more
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 DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO/APRILIA AT 1-212-380-4431.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jul 29, 2008
Incident date: Jul 29, 2008
AN IN-TANK FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER IS MISSING HOSE CLAMPS CAUSING FUEL PRESSURE LOSS AND ERRATIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE. STALLING AND SPUTTERING DURING MANEUVERS IN TRAFFIC CAN BE BEING VERY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE OR ANY TWO WHEEL VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM EFFECTS 2007 THROUGH 2008 AP... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 23, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2008
THE MATERIAL USED FOR AN IN-TANK FUEL LINE DETERIORATES AND CAUSES A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WILL ONLY MAKE REPAIRS IF FORCED TO DO SO. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 APRILIA SCARABEO 500
4 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
SB-08V522
Apr 28, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
APRILIA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES MAY BE AFFECTED BY AN IMPROPERLY FASTENED FUEL HOSE, LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER. A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THIS POINT COULD CAUSE A DROP IN,
SB-08V522
Apr 28, 2009
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
APRILIA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES MAY BE AFFECTED BY AN IMPROPERLY FASTENED FUEL HOSE, LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER. A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THIS POINT COULD CAUSE A DROP IN,
SB-08V522
Apr 28, 2009
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
APRILIA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES MAY BE AFFECTED BY AN IMPROPERLY FASTENED FUEL HOSE, LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER. A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THIS POINT COULD CAUSE A DROP IN,
SB-08V522
Apr 28, 2009
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
APRILIA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES MAY BE AFFECTED BY AN IMPROPERLY FASTENED FUEL HOSE, LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER. A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THIS POINT COULD CAUSE A DROP IN,
NHTSA Safety Investigations — APRILIA SCARABEO 500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08050
Opened: Aug 14, 2008 — Closed: Nov 21, 2008
MOTOR SCOOTER STALLING - FUEL
WE OPENED THIS PE AFTER BECOMING AWARE OF ALLEGATIONS THAT MY 2006-2008 APRILIA SCARABEO 500MODEL MOTORSCOOTERS WERE STALLING WHEN THE DOWNSTREAM HOSE FROM THE FUEL PUMP DETERIORATES AND/OR SEPARATES FROM THE PUMP.THIS ISSUE WAS ALSO THE SUBJECT OF NUMEROUS WEB FORUM POSTS.OUR DISCUSSIONS WITH DEALE... Read more
APRILIA SCARABEO 500 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the APRILIA SCARABEO 500 across all model years (2006–2008).
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Total Recalls
23
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths