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HighNHTSA·20V524000·Announced 2020-08-28

Piaggio Recalls 2019-2020 MP3 500 Motorcycles Due to Brake Line Defect

Piaggio is recalling 2019-2020 MP3 500 motorcycles because improperly galvanized brake lines may release hydrogen into the fluid, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 MP3 500 motorcycles. The recall involves 123 vehicles where the brake lines 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. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will perform a complete brake system flush free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2020. 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 MP3 500
Brand
PIAGGIO
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
123

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)

  • MP3 500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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