The problem
Piaggio is recalling 458 my 2008-2009 aprilia scarabeo 200 motorcycles. These motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205 "Glazing materials." The incorrect dot standard equipment handlebar mounted windshield that was provided was installed. Both dot and euro specifications were sent for installation.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
Dealers will replace the windshield component according to dot specifications free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2009. Owners may contact piaggio at1-212-380-4418.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Aprilia dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V035000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.