2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100
2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 Recall Title: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 Recall Date: 2009-01-29
2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 09V033000
2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 Recall Manufacturer: PIAGGIO USA, INC.
2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 Recall Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 740
2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 Recall Overview: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 740 MY 2008-2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 MOTORCYCLES. IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM THERE ARE HOSES CONNECTING THE FUEL TANK TO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER THROUGH WHICH THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PASSES. IT HAS SHOWN THAT THE EMISSION HOSES TO THE CANISTER WERE PINCHED AND/OR CRIMPED. IN OTHER CASES THE HOSES IN AND OUT OF THE CHARCOAL CANISTER WERE INSTALLED BACKWARDS, THE ROLL OVER VALVE FOR THE FUEL TANK WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, AND IN OTHER CASES THERE WAS DIRT IN THE CARBURETOR AND STILL OTHERS HAD FAULTY FLOAT VALVES IN THE CARBURETOR.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2009 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .