Piaggio recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Piaggio Fly 150 3V ie scooters. The front brake disc mounting screws may loosen and contact the brake caliper holding plate or the fork leg.
What could happen
If a screw loosens and contacts the caliper holding plate or the fork leg, the front wheel may suddenly lock up, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Piaggio has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the front brake disc mounting screws after applying a thread-locking adhesive, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is 0000313.
Vehicles covered
- Piaggio Fly 150 3V 2014–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V468000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 22, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,200
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 28, 2013 to Sep 21, 2016
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
- Maker's own recall number
- 0000313
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 122
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.