2013 VESPA 946 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 VESPA 946
The 2013 VESPA 946 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 VESPA 946
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 VESPA 946, potentially affecting up to 305 vehicles.
Recall 14V364000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 305 vehicles affected
Defect: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2013 Vespa 946 scooters manufactured August 6, 2013, through October 15, 2013. The affected scooters have fuel line that may leak.
Consequence: A fuel line leak may result in the scooter stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Piaggio has notified owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 VESPA 946
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 VESPA 946. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CPSC: WAS DRIVING THRU A PARKING LOT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD BECAME DISLODGED FROM THE SCOOTER AND FELL TO THE PAVEMENT IN FRONT OF THE SCOOTER, WHERE I RAN OVER IT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE SCOOTER AND FELL TO THE GROUND, DAMAGING THE SCOOTER AND INJURING MYSELF. *DT *JS
Safety Rating for the 2013 VESPA 946
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 VESPA 946 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 VESPA 946
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 VESPA 946. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
P_200309_TC_EN — EQUIPMENT
New rear wheel tightening solution Vespa Primavera-Sprint 50-150cc Euro4
P_200309_TC_EN — WHEELS
New rear wheel tightening solution Vespa Primavera-Sprint 50-150cc Euro4
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 VESPA 946
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VESPA 946
- 2013 VESPA 946 (current)
Other VESPA Models
- VESPA GTS 300 — 15 total complaints
- VESPA GTV 250 — 9 total complaints
- VESPA GTS 250 — 8 total complaints
- VESPA GTS — 5 total complaints
- VESPA GTS RST — 2 total complaints
- VESPA LX150 — 2 total complaints
- VESPA PRIMAVERA 150 — 2 total complaints
- VESPA GTS 300 HPE — 1 total complaint