Recall 20V617000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Report Date
20201006
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Affected Vehicles
4 models

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.