CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- Piaggio Group Americas Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Vespa GTS 250, GTV 250, GTS Super 250, 2011 Vespa LX 150, LXV 150, S 150, 2010-2011 Vespa GTS 300, GTV 300, GTS Super 300, 2009-2010 Piaggio MP3 250, BV 250 Tourer, and 2010 BV 300 Tourer motorcycles. Due to a defective fuel pump, the affected motorcycles may stall while being operated or may fail to restart after being shut off for 15-20 minutes.
- Risk
- If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A defective fuel pump can cause the scooter to stall while riding or fail to restart after being shut off for 15 to 20 minutes. A sudden stall increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Piaggio, and an authorized dealer will replace the defective fuel pump free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2015. You can contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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