Piaggio recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2018 Liberty 50 iGet 3V scooters. The nut that holds the rear swing arm to the frame may loosen allowing the swing arm to move out of position.
What could happen
The shifting swing arm may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will check the swing arm nut torque, tightening or replacing the nut, bolt and washer, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2017. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
Vehicles covered
- Piaggio Liberty 50 Iget 3V 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V469000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 24, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 2, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 180
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 17, 2017 to Apr 21, 2017
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 204
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.