2019-2020 Piaggio MP3 500 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 20V524000
123 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Makes
- Piaggio
- Manufacturer
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Potential units affected
- 123 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2020-08-28
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Piaggio MP3 500
- 2019 Piaggio MP3 500
What’s the problem?
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2019-2020 MP3 500 motorcycles. 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 perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ1904_MP3.