VESPA GTS 300 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V617000

Make Model Year
VESPA GTS 300 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-10-21 2020-10-06 2020-10-07

Manufacturers Involved: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: PP2ZZQ2003_GTS/GTV

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 483

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 106

Summary

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. "Piaggio" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vespa GTS 300 and GTV 300 scooters. Improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can result in excessive front and/or rear brake levers travel during braking.

Consequence

Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will test the O-Ring, replace the brake fluid and bleed the brake system, or replace the brake pipes based on the vehicle's age, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ2003"GTS/GTV.

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.