PIAGGIO BV 250 2010: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V066000

Make Model Year
PIAGGIO BV 250 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-03-16 2015-02-04 2015-02-04

Production Dates: 2008-06-09 - 2010-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2613

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Piaggio Group Americas Inc. "Piaggio" is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Vespa GTS 250, GTV 250, GTS Super 250, 2011 Vespa LX 150, LXV 150, S 150, 2010-2011 Vespa GTS 300, GTV 300, GTS Super 300, 2009-2010 Piaggio MP3 250, BV 250 Tourer, and 2010 BV 300 Tourer motorcycles. Due to a defective fuel pump, the affected motorcycles may stall while being operated or may fail to restart after being shut off for 15-20 minutes.

Consequence

If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.