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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- 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.
- Risk
- Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some scooters may have brake lines that were improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid. Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes.
This reduced braking ability raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take the scooter to an authorized dealer, where the repair is free. Dealers will install front and rear master cylinder brake flush fittings and perform a complete brake system flush at no cost. Owners can also contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433, referencing recall number PP2ZZQ1904_GTS. You can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your scooter is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vespa GTS 300 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Vespa GTS 300 HPE | 2020 |
| Vespa GTV 300 | 2019 |