Piaggio Group Americas – Brake Pads May Corrode/Detach From Backing Plate

Piaggio Group Americas (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RF, and 2017-2020 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RR and Aprilia Tuono 1100 RF and RR motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.


Report Received Date 05/01/2020
NHTSA ID 20V245000
Consequence Summary If the front brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, the motorcycle may experience increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2001.
Recall Code PA2ZZQ2001
Potentially Affected 3287
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V245000)

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