2017–2018 Aprilia RSV4 RF, 2017–2020 Aprilia RSV4 RR, 2017–2020 Aprilia Tuono RF and 1 other model Recall: Front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad…
NHTSA campaign 20V245000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed May 1, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
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 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.
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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V245000 (manufacturer number PA2ZZQ2001). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.