Vespa recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2019 Vespa GTV 300, GTS 300, and 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE scooters. The brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.
What could happen
Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will install front and rear master cylinder brake flush fittings, and perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ1904_GTS.
Vehicles covered
- Vespa Gts 300 2019
- Vespa Gts 300 Hpe 2020
- Vespa Gtv 300 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V826000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 18, 2019
- Owners notified
- Nov 27, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,328
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2018 to Dec 5, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
- Maker's own recall number
- PP2ZZQ1904_GTS
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Vespa recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 6, 2020
- Piaggio / Vespa recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 4, 2015
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.