Aprilia recall: Engine
What is wrong
Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles. The engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment.
What could happen
A broken connecting rod can cause a sudden engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4400. Aprilia's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2107.
Vehicles covered
- Aprilia Rs 660 2021
- Aprilia Tuono 660 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V502000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Aprilia USA, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 1, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 9, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 308
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- PA2ZZQ2107
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.