The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V617000·Announced 2020-10-06

Vespa GTS 300 and GTV 300 Scooters Recalled for Brake Pipe Defect

Piaggio is recalling 2020-2021 Vespa GTS 300 and GTV 300 scooters because improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can reduce braking efficiency and increase 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 braking efficiency, which increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or crashes have been reported, 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 2020-2021 Vespa GTS 300 and GTV 300 scooters. The recall involves 483 vehicles. The defect is caused by improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals, which can result in excessive front and/or rear brake lever travel during braking.

Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash. No injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

The recall began on October 21, 2020. 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. 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
Brand
VESPA
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
483

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 (2)

  • GTV 300
  • GTS 300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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