PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 458 MY 2008-2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 200 MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205 “GLAZING MATERIALS.” THE INCORRECT DOT STANDARD EQUIPMENT HANDLEBAR MOUNTED WINDSHIELD THAT WAS PROVIDED WAS INSTALLED. BOTH DOT AND EURO SPECIFICATIONS WERE SENT FOR INSTALLATION.
Piaggio Group Americas – HANDLEBAR MOUNTED WINDSHIELD/FMVSS-205
| Report Received Date | 01/30/2009 |
| NHTSA ID | 09V035000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD COMPONENT ACCORDING TO DOT SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT1-212-380-4418. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 458 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=09V035000) |
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