Vespa recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2013 Vespa 946 scooters manufactured August 6, 2013, through October 15, 2013. The affected scooters have fuel line that may leak.
What could happen
A fuel line leak may result in the scooter stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
Piaggio has notified owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
Vehicles covered
- Vespa 946 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V364000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 24, 2014
- Owners notified
- Aug 12, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 305
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 6, 2013 to Oct 15, 2013
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
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.