Recall
Aprilia Caponord Rally — 16V691000
NHTSA ID
16V691000
Make
Aprilia
Model
Caponord Rally
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-09-26
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Units Affected
1,628
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000, 2016 Tuono V4 1100, 2015 Caponord 1200 ABS/ADD, and 2016 Caponord Rally motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013, to June 13, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, causing a longer than expected braking distance.
Consequence
If an abnormal distance is required to stop the motorcycle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 04, 2016. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-866-705-1727.