2006 Piaggio BV 500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2006 Piaggio BV 500 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your BV 500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2006 Piaggio BV 500 recalls

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 09V188Jun 2, 20092,428 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Piaggio BV 500 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2009-01-21, Vehicle Speed Control
STARTED PIAGGO BV 500; ENGAGED THROTTLE, THROTTLE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE; AS A RESULT SCOOTER RAN AWAY; BEFORE LOSS OF CONTROL, KILL-SWITCH WOULD NOT ENGAGE; BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO AVOID FURTHER ACCELERATION AND THE SCOOTER DUMPED... TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS IN THE LOW 20'S, AND THERE MAY HAVE BEEN FROZEN CONDENSATION ON BOTH THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE KILL SWITCH; AFTER SCOOTER WAS AT REST, KILL SWITCH DID ENGAGE AFTER OPERATOR MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO ENGAGE/DISENGAGE WHILE THE REAR-TIRE WAS STILL SPINNING; SUSTAINED INJURY TO LEFT LEG, LEFT HIP, AND POSSIBLE NECK INJURY... HAVE CONTACTED PIAGGIO CORPORATE AND LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER... CURRENTLY WORKING TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. *TR
2008-08-06, Fuel System, Gasoline
MISSING CLAMPS ON FUEL HOSE WHICH CONNECTS FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. CAUSES VEHICLE TO HESITATE AND STALL WHEN FUEL LEVEL IS BELOW THESE CONNECTIONS. *TR

2006 Piaggio BV 500 questions

Does the 2006 Piaggio BV 500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Piaggio BV 500: Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Piaggio BV 500?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Piaggio BV 500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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