2020-2021 Vespa GTS 300/GTV 300 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 20V617000
483 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Makes
- Vespa
- Manufacturer
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Potential units affected
- 483 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2020-10-06
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Vespa GTS 300
- 2021 Vespa GTV 300
- 2020 Vespa GTS 300
- 2020 Vespa GTV 300
What’s the problem?
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vespa GTS 300 and GTV 300 scooters. Improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can result in excessive front and/or rear brake levers travel during braking.
What could happen?
Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ2003_GTS/GTV.