2019-2020 Vespa GTS 300/GTS 300 HPE/GTV 300 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 19V826000
1,328 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Makes
- Vespa
- Manufacturer
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Potential units affected
- 1,328 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2019-11-18
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE
- 2019 Vespa GTS 300
- 2019 Vespa GTV 300
What’s the problem?
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2019 Vespa GTV 300, GTS 300, and 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE scooters. The brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.
What could happen?
Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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 November 27, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ1904_GTS.