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Motorcycle Recall - Aprilia

NHTSA Campaign ID:  08V148000
Component:  Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Manufacturer:  Piaggio USA, Inc.
Recall Date: 03/19/2008
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Piaggio is recalling 10 model year 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000R motorcycles. A leak can occur in the front brake hydraulic line.
Consequence Summary:
This can cause a loss of brake pressure at the front brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
The front brake line will be replaced on all affected motorcycles. All motorcycles are still in transit to the United States. These motorcycles will be corrected at the warehouse before being sold to consumers.

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