PIAGGIO MP3 500 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V217000

Make Model Year
PIAGGIO MP3 500 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-04-18 2022-04-01 2022-04-04

Manufacturers Involved: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: PP2ZZQ2201

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105

Summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. "Piaggio" is recalling certain 2020-2021 MP3 500 HPE scooters. The brake hose terminal fittings zinc plating may contaminate the brake fluid, decreasing brake performance.

Consequence

Brakes that do not perform as expected, and require the driver to apply more force to the brake levers or pedals, increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4400.

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.nhtsa.gov.