CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
- Problem
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 MP3 500 HPE scooters. The brake hose terminal fittings zinc plating may contaminate the brake fluid, decreasing brake performance.
- Risk
- Brakes that do not perform as expected, and require the driver to apply more force to the brake levers or pedals, increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4400.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some MP3 500 HPE scooters from model years 2020 and 2021 may have brake hose terminal fittings with zinc plating that can contaminate the brake fluid. When the fluid is contaminated, the brakes may not perform as expected, and the rider may have to apply more force to the brake levers or pedals.
Reduced braking performance increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected scooter, have it checked as soon as possible and avoid riding it if the brakes feel weaker than normal.
Authorized dealers will perform a complete brake system flush at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. You can also contact Piaggio Group Americas customer service at 1-212-380-4400, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Piaggio MP3 500 | 20202021 |
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