Piaggio / Vespa recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Piaggio is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 fly 50 4t 4-valve scooters, model year 2010-2012 vespa lx50 4t 4-valve scooters, and model year 2009-2012 vespa s50 4t 4-valve scooters. The ignition control unit may fail and alter the ignition timing.
What could happen
Improper ignition timing may cause an engine backfire into the airbox, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition control unit free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 17, 2012. Owners may contact piaggio customer care helpline at 212-380-4433.
Vehicles covered
- Piaggio Fly 50 2011–2012
- Vespa Lx50 2010–2012
- Vespa S50 2009–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V603000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Piaggio USA, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 28, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jan 9, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,147
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.