Recall 20V617000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 2020-2021 VESPA GTV 300
RECALL This recall affects up to 483 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V617000 |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 483 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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.
Related Recalls for VESPA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V826000 | 2019 VESPA GTV 300 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1,328 | |
| 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 |