Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
MOTOR SCOOTER STALLING - FUEL
Manufacturer: Aprilia USA, Inc.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 08V522000.
Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →What NHTSA is examining
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.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.