PIAGGIO LIBERTY 50 IGET 3V 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V469000

Make Model Year
PIAGGIO LIBERTY 50 IGET 3V 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-02 2017-07-24 2017-07-26

Production Dates: 2017-02-17 - 2017-04-21

Manufacturers Involved: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 180

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 204

Summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. "Piaggio" is recalling certain 2018 Liberty 50 iGet 3V scooters. The nut that holds the rear swing arm to the frame may loosen allowing the swing arm to move out of position.

Consequence

The shifting swing arm may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will check the swing arm nut torque, tightening or replacing the nut, bolt and washer, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2017. 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.