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NHTSA campaign 21V502000 · Aprilia campaign PA2ZZQ2107

Aprilia Recall 21V-502: Crankshaft Connecting Rod May Break

NHTSA recall 21V502000 (Aprilia campaign PA2ZZQ2107) was reported by Aprilia USA, Inc. on July 1, 2021, with 308 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Aprilia RS 660 and Aprilia Tuono 660 for the 2021 model year. Owners were notified on July 9, 2021, per NHTSA.

Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files

Is my vehicle included?

This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 21V502000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.

To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign
21V502000 (also written 21V-502 or 21V502)
Filed by
Aprilia USA, Inc.
Aprilia campaign number
PA2ZZQ2107
Report received
Potentially affected
308 vehicles (per NHTSA)
Component
Engine
Owners notified

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.

Vehicles listed for this recall

NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 21V502000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.

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NHTSA's recall notice

As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 21V502000.

Defect description

Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles. The engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment.

Safety consequence

A broken connecting rod can cause a sudden engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4400. Aprilia's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2107.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources

Official NHTSA notice for recall 21V502000

Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.