2004 Aprilia Rsv 1000 problems, complaints & recalls

2010-07-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,000 mi

“this is a follow up to claim #[xxx] . aprilia has denied the replacement of my gas tank. at this point, the tank has spread around the gas cap, the seal between the tank and cap has a 2mm gap in between it and the tank, and the gas cap it self is recessing into the tank. gas vapors have been escaping out of the cap area, making it difficult to brea…”

2010-06-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,000 mi

“2004 aprilia rsvr factory, see complaint #10334078 and all related. the fuel tanks are made by the same company as ducati of the same materials, my tank was taken to the dealership on concerns of drastically reduced mileage - from 45-50mpg to measured 15mpg and rippled/spread tank surface, aprilia denied my claim filed a couple of weeks ago at moto…”

2007-10-29 · Suspension

“tl*the contact owns a 2004 aprilia rsv 1000. the contact discovered that at low speeds, the rear suspension fails and the rear tire locks and slides under the seat. this causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle. he felt that certain aluminum parts should be steel and was due to a manufacturer defect. there had been no failure to date. …”

2007-08-22 · Suspension:rear

“tl*the contact owns a 2004 aprilia rsv 1000. a recall notice was received for nhtsa campaign # 05v538000 (suspension:rear). a copy of the recall was faxed to the dealer, however; they had not contacted him back. the motorcycle was his only transportation therefore he was unable to leave the motorcycle with the dealer for them to order the part. …”

2006-12-21 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“2004 aprilia rsvr 1000 motorcycle - chronic rear brake problems. brake line gets air trapped inside and will not work. dealership has attempted to fix the issue many times. repairs have lasted for several weeks and then reappear. the motorcycle is unsafe to ride with no rear brake. *nm…”