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SevereNHTSA·17V468000·Announced 2017-07-22

Piaggio Recalls 2014-2017 Fly 150 3V Scooters for Brake Defect

Piaggio is recalling 2014-2017 Fly 150 3V scooters because front brake disc mounting screws may loosen, potentially causing the front wheel to lock up and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) where the front wheel may suddenly lock up, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2017 Piaggio Fly 150 3V ie scooters. The recall involves approximately 1,200 units. The defect is that the front brake disc mounting screws may loosen and contact the brake caliper holding plate or the fork leg.

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 a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PIAGGIO FLY 150 3V
Brand
PIAGGIO
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FLY 150 3V

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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