Recall 20V617000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vespa GTS 300 and GTV 300 scooters. Improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can result in excessive front and/or rear brake levers travel during braking.
Safety Consequence
Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will test the O-Ring, replace the brake fluid and bleed the brake system, or replace the brake pipes based on the vehicle's age, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ2003_GTS/GTV.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | VESPA | GTS 300 |
| 2020 | VESPA | GTV 300 |
| 2021 | VESPA | GTS 300 |
| 2021 | VESPA | GTV 300 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.