2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200, 2014–2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 Recall: Due to improper machining of the output gear shaft face, the fastening…
NHTSA campaign 15V007000 · Power Train · filed Jan 9, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Aprilia | Caponord 1200 | 2015 |
| Aprilia | Shiver 750 | 2014, 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V007000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.