Defect Investigation Detail
APRILIA / SCARABEO 500 / 2006
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE08050 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: APRILIA |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: SCARABEO 500 | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2006 |
| Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Manufacturer's Name: Aprilia USA, Inc. |
| Date Opened: Aug, 14 2008 | Date Closed: Nov, 21 2008 |
| Subject: MOTOR SCOOTER STALLING - FUEL | Summary: We opened this pe after becoming aware of allegations that my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500model motorscooters were stalling when the downstream hose from the fuel pump deteriorates and/or separates from the pump.this issue was also the subject of numerous web forum posts.our discussions with dealers indicated other subject vehicle owners had also experienced this problem.subsequently, piaggio decided to recall the subject vehicles to address the problem (08v-522).with that recall, this pe is closed. |