Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V617000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V617000 by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.. Affecting 2020-2021 vespa gts 300 and gtv 300 scooters Includes 483 affected units, Improperly Galvanized Brake Lines Reduce Braking, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020-2021 vespa gts 300 and gtv 300 scooters

Defect Summary

Piaggio group americas. Inc. (piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vespa gts 300 and gtv 300 scooters. improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can result in excessive front and/or rear brake levers travel during braking.

Corrective Action

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will test the o-ring, replace the brake fluid and bleed the brake system, or replace the brake pipes based on the vehicle's age, free of charge. the recall began october 21, 2020. owners may contact piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. piaggio's number for this recall is pp2zzq2003_gts/gtv.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V617000
Manufacturer: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2020-10-06T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly galvanized brake lines reduce braking
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 483

Details

MFR Campaign Number: PP2ZZQ2003_GTS/GTV
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Piaggio group americas. Inc. (piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vespa gts 300 and gtv 300 scooters. improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can result in excessive front and/or rear brake levers travel during braking.
Consequence Summary: Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will test the o-ring, replace the brake fluid and bleed the brake system, or replace the brake pipes based on the vehicle's age, free of charge. the recall began october 21, 2020. owners may contact piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. piaggio's number for this recall is pp2zzq2003_gts/gtv.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80.33

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NHTSA ID: 20V617000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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