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Scooters recalled over fuel starvation

Scooters recalled over fuel starvation Aprilia

Fuel starvation issue

Scooters recalled over fuel starvation 2018 Piaggio Typhoon 50
Piaggio Typhoon 50

The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission warns owners that the vehicle’s engine may experience “fuel starvation and temporary loss of engine performance”.

“Vehicles may lose power and slow down unexpectedly which may pose a risk of an accident and serious injury to the rider and other road users,” it says.

Owners have been advised to contact their nearest authorised dealer “without delay” and arrange a time for the free repair.

“The repair involves the installation of an additional fuel system breather point and will be completed by your dealer or other authorised workshop at no cost to you,” it says.

VINs of affected scooters

METCA4101J0004504
METCA4101J0004503
METCA4101J0004288
METCA4101J0004286
METCA4101J0004283
METCA4101J0004278
METCA4101J0004276
METCA4101J0004275
METCA4101J0004255
METCA4101J0004253
METCA4101J0003779
METCA4101J0003739
METCA4101J0003414
METCA4101J0003280
METCA4101J0003064
METCA4101J0004219
METCA4101J0004217
METCA4101J0004195
METCA4101J0004166
METCA4101J0004164
METCA4101J0004162
METCA4101J0004161
METCA4101J0004159
METCA4101J0004158
METCA4101J0004154
METCA4101J0004151
METCA4101J0004149
METCA4101J0004144
METCA4101J0004091
METCA4101J0004084
METCA4101J0003020
METCA4101J0003003
METCA4101J0002873
METCA4101J0002547
METCA4101J0001527
METCA4101J0004537
METCA4101J0004534
METCA4101J0004533
METCA4101J0004532
METCA4101J0004530
METCA4101J0004522
METCA4101J0004519
METCA4101J0004517
METCA4101J0004285
METCA4101J0004287
METCA4101J0004293
METCA4100J0003402
METCA4100J0003406
METCA4100J0003413
METCA4100J0003420
METCA4100J0003423
METCA4100J0003425
METCA4100J0003465
METCA4100J0003466
METCA4100J0003467
METCA4100J0003469
METCA4100J0003478
METCA4100J0003479
METCA4100J0003509
METCA4100J0003513
METCA4100J0003531
METCA4100J0003535
METCA4100J0003536
METCA4100J0002604
METCA4100J0003468
METCA4101J0003067
METCA4100J0003105
METCA4100J0003222
METCA4100J0003321
METCA4100J0003323
METCA4100J0003324
METCA4100J0003328
METCA4100J0002249
METCA4100J0002250
METCA4100J0002443
METCA4100J0002445
METCA4100J0002481
METCA4100J0002527
METCA4100J0002612
METCA4101J0004153
METCA4101J0004197
METCA4101J0004200
METCA4101J0004277
METCA4101J0004279
METCA4101J0004281
METCA4101J0004282
METCA4101J0003052
METCA4101J0003059
METCA4101J0003271
METCA4101J0003272
METCA4101J0003299
METCA4101J0003319
METCA4101J0003406
METCA4101J0003514
METCA4101J0003532
METCA4101J0003547
METCA4101J0004223
METCA4101J0004225
METCA4101J0004220
METCA4101J0004228
METCA4101J0004229
METCA4101J0004230
METCA4101J0004231
METCA4101J0004232
METCA4101J0004233
METCA4101J0004252

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada