CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- 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.
- Risk
- Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can cause excessive travel of the front and/or rear brake levers during braking. This reduces braking efficiency, which can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter.
Reduced braking ability raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware that the brakes may not perform as expected until the defect is corrected.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will test the O-Ring, replace the brake fluid and bleed the brake system, or replace the brake pipes, depending on the vehicle's age. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433 and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vespa GTS 300 | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Vespa GTV 300 | 20202021 |