Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V148000 Reported March 26, 2008

Brake line leak

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 329 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V148000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
329
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 26, 2008

Defect Summary

Piaggio is recalling 329 my 2007-2008 aprilia tuono 1000 r motorcycles. a leak can occur the front brake hydraulic line.

Safety Consequence

This can cause a loss of brake pressure at the front brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The front brake line will be replaced on all affected motorcycles. the recall began on may 20, 2008. owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4400, option #4.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V148000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V148000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V148000?

NHTSA recall 08V148000 was issued by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. on March 26, 2008. It addresses: Brake line leak. The recall affects approximately 329 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V148000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.