The contact owns a 2021 Aprilia RS 660. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to make an abnormal vibrating sound as the alarm pressure warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to his house, and then the dealer informed him that there was a fractured con…
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The contact owns a 2021 Aprilia RS 660. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to make an abnormal vibrating sound as the alarm pressure warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to his house, and then the dealer informed him that there was a fractured connecting rod in the engine. The dealer contacted the manufacturer who agreed to repair the failure under warranty. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 1,400. The vehicle lost power and the oil ejected from a quarter-sized hole in the engine casing caused by the fractured connecting rod. The vehicle is inoperable.
Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles. The engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A broken connecting rod can cause a sudden engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4400. Aprilia's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2107.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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