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🧸 Product IT DE DK FI GR HR HU MT SE SI March 29, 2019

Aprilia, Piaggio — SR and Typhoon (50cc, Euro4)

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel tank air inlet pipe may have remained partially or completely closed.
Origin
India
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This alert was reported 2724 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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118 days in total
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What is this? This notice is about some scooters made by Aprilia and Piaggio. A small pipe that lets air into the fuel tank may not work right.

What's happening? Because of a factory mistake, the pipe might be blocked. This could cause problems with the scooter.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these scooters in Italy, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Malta, Sweden, or Slovenia, it might affect you.

What should I do? Take your scooter to a dealer or mechanic right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsure about riding it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel tank air inlet pipe may have remained partially or completely closed. · Origin: India

First published
March 29, 2019
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/359359

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aprilia, Piaggio — SR and Typhoon (50cc, Euro4). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel tank air inlet pipe may have remained partially or completely closed. · Origin: India
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 29, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Italy, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Malta, Sweden, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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