2014 Aprilia Shiver 750 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V007000
Manufacturer: Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 10th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: October 28th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: January 28th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 motorcycles manufactured February 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014 and 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 motorcycles manufactured November 14, 2013, to October 16, 2014. Due to improper machining of the output gear shaft face, the fastening screw on the sprocket may loosen and the rear wheel may lock up.

Consequence Summary:
A rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the output shaft, replacing any that are found to be defective, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

Recall 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.safercar.gov.