Recall 07V253000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 2006-2007 VESPA GTS
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,757 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V253000 |
| Manufacturer | PIAGGIO USA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,757 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE GRAPHITE EXHAUST BUSHING, WHICH SEALS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THE MUFFLER, MUST BE REPLACED EACH TIME THE MUFFLER IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED. IF THE EXHAUST BUSHING IS NOT REPLACED, EXHAUST GASES MAY BE PERMITTED TO LEAK PAST THE BUSHING.
Safety Consequence
THE REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY BE IMPAIRED OR MELTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADER, PIPE, CLAMP AND GASKET, THEREBY ELIMINATING THE POTENTIAL ISSUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VESPA/PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4400.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V617000 | 2020 VESPA GTV 300 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 483 | |
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| 15V066000 | 2011 VESPA LX 150 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2,613 | |
| 14V364000 | 2013 VESPA 946 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 305 | |
| 11V603000 | 2012 VESPA S50 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2,147 | |
| 81V126000 | 1978 VESPA P200E | WHEELS:RIM | 2,603 | |
| 78V055000 | 1976 VESPA VESPA | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3,000 | |
| 76V194000 | 1975 VESPA CIAO | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 9,000 |