Aprilia Recall of RSV4s

tached1000rr · 01-23-2010, 12:40 PM

Copy/paste of report:

Alerts DeAprilia USA alers and Owners to Pending Recall of RSV4

If you’ve already taken delivery of your Aprilia RSV4 and haven’t been contacted by your dealer, take note
January, 2010
From an Aprilia USA press release:
Aprilia Italy has announced its intent to recall a limited number of RSV4 motorcycles for engine replacement. While only a small number of production units are affected, the recall impacts all RSV4 motorcycles delivered within the U.S. market to date.

Following extensive testing and verification, the Italian manufacturer assessed that one component in a small group of engines assembled during a specific time period had failed to meet stringent factory quality standards, resulting in an unacceptable risk of future engine failures. To date, there have been no warranty claims related to this potential issue in the U.S. market. However, in line with the premium quality standards of Aprilia motorcycles and potential safety implications, the manufacturer and its dealerships are committed to immediate action to ensure complete Aprilia owner satisfaction.

To prepare for the recall in the U.S. market, Aprilia USA technical representatives are contacting each RSV4 owner to notify them of the replacement process and timeframe. To expedite the replacement, customers will be able to select from a list of Aprilia dealers who have completed RSV4 technical training. Free transportation of the RSV4 to the dealership will be provided.

Aprilia dealers were notified of the pending recall January 21, 2010. Replacement engines for all units affected are already in transit to the U.S. market and owners are in the process of being contacted. Aprilia USA is expecting to complete the engine replacement on consumer RSV4 motorcycles by the end of February 2010.

Customers with immediate questions or concerns are invited to contact their local Aprilia USA dealer.

Homeslice · 01-23-2010, 01:20 PM

Not unexpected.....

I remember the recall on my 2004's swingarm due to faulty welds....

Not to mention leaky brakes, melting electrical connectors, as well as odometers that sometimes reset to 0 if the battery was disconnected...

Never buy first-year Italian

Dave · 01-23-2010, 02:23 PM

Called it before failures though. Good on em'

Rangerscott · 01-23-2010, 04:19 PM

Yup. They could have waited till a ton of them blew up and said, "You abused your engine."

racedoll · 01-23-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Called it before failures though. Good on em'

BobTheBiker · 01-24-2010, 12:57 AM

they're smart on the recall issue before failures happen. avoid the lawsuit.

Rangerscott · 01-24-2010, 01:27 PM

But whole engine replacements. Wonder how many are in the US?

BobTheBiker · 01-24-2010, 02:11 PM

I know of at least one guy that owns one. I gotta see it in person sometime, I hear they're DEAD SEXY.

marko138 · 01-25-2010, 10:46 AM

I like when a manufacturer is pro-active.

Rangerscott · 01-25-2010, 08:47 PM

I wouldn't call aprilia a big part of american sales so not doing anything would hurt them.

01-23-2010, 12:40 PM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Aprilia Recall of RSV4s Copy/paste of report: Alerts DeAprilia USA alers and Owners to Pending Recall of RSV4 If you’ve already taken delivery of your Aprilia RSV4 and haven’t been contacted by your dealer, take note January, 2010 From an Aprilia USA press release: Aprilia Italy has announced its intent to recall a limited number of RSV4 motorcycles for engine replacement. While only a small number of production units are affected, the recall impacts all RSV4 motorcycles delivered within the U.S. market to date. Following extensive testing and verification, the Italian manufacturer assessed that one component in a small group of engines assembled during a specific time period had failed to meet stringent factory quality standards, resulting in an unacceptable risk of future engine failures. To date, there have been no warranty claims related to this potential issue in the U.S. market. However, in line with the premium quality standards of Aprilia motorcycles and potential safety implications, the manufacturer and its dealerships are committed to immediate action to ensure complete Aprilia owner satisfaction. To prepare for the recall in the U.S. market, Aprilia USA technical representatives are contacting each RSV4 owner to notify them of the replacement process and timeframe. To expedite the replacement, customers will be able to select from a list of Aprilia dealers who have completed RSV4 technical training. Free transportation of the RSV4 to the dealership will be provided. Aprilia dealers were notified of the pending recall January 21, 2010. Replacement engines for all units affected are already in transit to the U.S. market and owners are in the process of being contacted. Aprilia USA is expecting to complete the engine replacement on consumer RSV4 motorcycles by the end of February 2010. Customers with immediate questions or concerns are invited to contact their local Aprilia USA dealer.

01-23-2010, 01:20 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Not unexpected..... I remember the recall on my 2004's swingarm due to faulty welds.... Not to mention leaky brakes, melting electrical connectors, as well as odometers that sometimes reset to 0 if the battery was disconnected... Never buy first-year Italian Last edited by Homeslice; 01-23-2010 at 01:23 PM..

01-23-2010, 02:23 PM	#3
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Called it before failures though. Good on em'

01-23-2010, 04:19 PM	#4
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Yup. They could have waited till a ton of them blew up and said, "You abused your engine."

01-24-2010, 12:57 AM	#6
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	they're smart on the recall issue before failures happen. avoid the lawsuit.

01-24-2010, 01:27 PM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	But whole engine replacements. Wonder how many are in the US?

01-24-2010, 02:11 PM	#8
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I know of at least one guy that owns one. I gotta see it in person sometime, I hear they're DEAD SEXY.

01-25-2010, 08:47 PM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I wouldn't call aprilia a big part of american sales so not doing anything would hurt them.