Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles

Jul 01, 2021 — Recall Campaign #21V502000

Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles. The engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 308 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

21V502000

Manufacturer:	Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Recall date:	July 01, 2021
NHTSA Campaign #:	21V502000
Units affected:	308

Description:: Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles. The engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment.
Consequeces:: A broken connecting rod can cause a sudden engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action:: 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.
Notes:: 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.nhtsa.gov.

Affects the following:

2021 APRILIA RS 660 Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Aprilia RS660 motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at 80 mph on a closed track, the contact was approaching a left turn when attempting to brake but the electronic control unit of the braking system did not work which caused the motorcycle to cartwheel and crash landing on the contact from the right side. The contact fractured his collar bone and was taken by ambulance to the hospital for the injury. No police report was filed. The motorcycle was placed on the contacts trailer and was taken to their residence. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 1100. Invalid VIN.;
2021 APRILIA TUONO 660 Complaints
I purchased the bike in Feb 2023 and the fuel gauge has gone bad. Problem is wide spread with this and I have seen and documented people having the same issue with the whole line of their bikes. I believe since this was part of the gas tank and the tank could possibly leak where the float sensor connects to the tank itself, it should fall under the EPA warranty. At first they will going to honor my request to just replace the float switch inside. However, they have came back to me stating the bike is just out of warranty and refuse to cover the part. The bike would have to be taken to a authorized dealer which is more than an hour away from me. I tried speaking to them telling them that I called the dealer and they were really backed up and no able to take the bike in at the time (called in Oct of 2023) My 2 year warranty ended in December 23. However, at that time, I was told the bike is covered and not ending in December. However the shop still, up to this day, says that they are full on bikes atm and I would have to wait to bring it. This part is known to fail, aprilia knows its known to fail and it seems like this item should be recalled. It could lead to more issues down the road with the gas tank.;