Aprilia 2016 Caponord Rally: Increased crash risk due to brake failure
Recalled 2016 Aprilia Caponord Rally motorcycles may have brake fluid air causing longer stopping distances. Owners must get front brake master cylinder replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If an abnormal distance is required to stop the motorcycle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Certain 2016 Aprilia Caponord Rally motorcycles were recalled because their front brakes may allow air into the hydraulic system, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. This could lead to accidents if the rider needs to stop suddenly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226539-aprilia-2016-caponord-rally-increased-crash-risk-due-to-brake.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226539-aprilia-2016-caponord-rally-increased-crash-risk-due-to-brake · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V691000
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“Aprilia 2016 Caponord Rally: Increased crash risk due to brake failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226539-aprilia-2016-caponord-rally-increased-crash-risk-due-to-brake. Based on NHTSA recall #16V691000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V691000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front brake master cylinder may let air enter the hydraulic braking system, causing longer stopping distances than normal. This means the motorcycle might not stop quickly enough in emergencies, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Aprilia Caponord Rally motorcycles manufactured between June 18, 2013 and June 13, 2016 are affected. Riders using these motorcycles without the fix face higher crash risk during sudden stops.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016 Caponord Rally motorcycles with model year 2016 manufactured from June 18, 2013 to June 13, 2016. The recall covers specific models from Piaggio Group Americas.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Aprilia Customer Service
Call 1-866-705-1727 to get instructions for the free front brake master cylinder replacement.
Get Front Brake Replacement
Dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly at no cost once you contact Aprilia.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V691000 (September 26, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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