VESPA GTS 250 2009: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V066000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VESPA | GTS 250 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-03-16 | 2015-02-04 | 2015-02-04 |
Production Dates: 2008-03-21 - 2010-05-12
Manufacturers Involved: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2613
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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.
