Vespa, Piaggio 2008–2011 Fuel System, Gasoline recall

Recalled February 4, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15V066000 · Vespa

Hazard

If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

Units

2,613 units

Description

Piaggio Group Americas Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Vespa GTS 250, GTV 250, GTS Super 250, 2011 Vespa LX 150, LXV 150, S 150, 2010-2011 Vespa GTS 300, GTV 300, GTS Super 300, 2009-2010 Piaggio MP3 250, BV 250 Tourer, and 2010 BV 300 Tourer motorcycles. Due to a defective fuel pump, the affected motorcycles may stall while being operated or may fail to restart after being shut off for 15-20 minutes.

What to do

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

Product

Vespa BV 250 · Vespa BV 300 · Vespa GTS 250 · Vespa GTS 300 · Vespa GTS SUPER 250 · Vespa GTS SUPER 300 · Vespa GTV 250 · Vespa GTV 300 · Vespa LX 150 · Vespa LXV 150 · Vespa MP3 250 · Vespa S 150

Manufacturer(s)

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →