2013 Vespa 946 - Fuel System, Gasoline recall
NHTSA campaign: 14V364000
305 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2013
- Make
- Vespa
- Model
- 946
- Manufacturer
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Potential units affected
- 305 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2014-06-24
What’s the problem?
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2013 Vespa 946 scooters manufactured August 6, 2013, through October 15, 2013. The affected scooters have fuel line that may leak.
What could happen?
A fuel line leak may result in the scooter stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
What’s the fix?
Piaggio has notified owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.