Recall 78V055000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Defect in 1975-1976 VESPA VESPA
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V055000 |
| Manufacturer | VESPA OF AMER. CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,000 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN RELEASED DUE TO CONGEALING OF LUBRICANTS USED IN THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT, DISASSEMBLE, AND LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V617000 | 2020 VESPA GTV 300 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 483 | |
| 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 | |
| 76V194000 | 1975 VESPA CIAO | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 9,000 |