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Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. — Defective Fuel Pump may Result in Stall
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 2613
- Recall date
- February 4, 2015
- Brand
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. — Defective Fuel Pump may Result in Stall”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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