NHTSA Recall 20V617000
Filed by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2020-10-06. An estimated 483 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.