Recall 19V826000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Defect in 2019-2020 VESPA GTV 300
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,328 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V826000 |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,328 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2019 Vespa GTV 300, GTS 300, and 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE scooters. The brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.
Safety Consequence
Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will install front and rear master cylinder brake flush fittings, and perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ1904_GTS.
Related Recalls for VESPA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V617000 | 2020 VESPA GTV 300 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 483 | |
| 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 | |
| 07V253000 | 2007 VESPA GTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2,757 | |
| 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 |