2016 Aprilia Caponord Rally problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2016-09-26 · campaign 16V691000 · 1,628 vehicles
Defect: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000, 2016 Tuono V4 1100, 2015 Caponord 1200 ABS/ADD, and 2016 Caponord Rally motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013, to June 13, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, causing a longer than expected braking distance.
Risk: If an abnormal distance is required to stop the motorcycle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 04, 2016. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-866-705-1727.
What owners report
2017-10-23 · Electrical System · 2,000 mi“the bike was on the highway in 4th gear traveling at about 60mph and the engine cut out. there were no warning lights that appeared on the dash or any other apparent indication of a fault on the bike. i was able to coast to the side of the road but the engine would not restart. i then exercised all of the switches: the turn signal, the high beam, t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.