2017-2020 Aprilia RSV4 RF/RSV4 RR/TUONO RF +1 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Model years: 2017-2020
Makes: Aprilia
Manufacturer: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Potential units affected: 3,287 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2020-05-01

Affected vehicles

2020 Aprilia RSV4 RR
2020 Aprilia TUONO RF
2020 Aprilia TUONO RR
2019 Aprilia RSV4 RR
2019 Aprilia TUONO RF
2019 Aprilia TUONO RR
2018 Aprilia RSV4 RF
2018 Aprilia RSV4 RR
2018 Aprilia TUONO RF
2018 Aprilia TUONO RR
2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF
2017 Aprilia RSV4 RR
2017 Aprilia TUONO RF
2017 Aprilia TUONO RR

What’s the problem?

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (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.

What could happen?

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.

What’s the fix?

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.