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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V826000·Announced 2019-11-18

Vespa Scooter Recall: Brake Line Defect Increases Crash Risk

Piaggio is recalling 2019-2020 Vespa scooters because improperly galvanized brake lines may release hydrogen, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Vespa GTV 300, 2019 Vespa GTS 300, and 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE scooters. The recall involves 1,328 vehicles in the United States.

The brake lines on these scooters may have been improperly galvanized. This defect allows hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid. Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 on November 27, 2019. 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
VESPA GTV 300, GTS 300 HPE, GTS 300
Brand
VESPA
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
1,328

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 (3)

  • GTV 300
  • GTS 300 HPE
  • GTS 300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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