Recall 15V066000: 2009–2010 Piaggio BV 250, 2010 Piaggio BV 300, 2009–2010 Piaggio MP3 250 +9 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 4, 2015
Vehicles affected
2,613
Models
12
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The 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.

The risk

If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2009 Piaggio BV 250
  • 2010 Piaggio BV 250
  • 2010 Piaggio BV 300
  • 2009 Piaggio MP3 250
  • 2010 Piaggio MP3 250
  • 2008 Vespa GTS 250
  • 2009 Vespa GTS 250
  • 2010 Vespa GTS 250
  • 2010 Vespa GTS 300
  • 2011 Vespa GTS 300
  • 2008 Vespa GTS Super 250
  • 2009 Vespa GTS Super 250
  • 2010 Vespa GTS Super 250
  • 2010 Vespa GTS Super 300
  • 2011 Vespa GTS Super 300
  • 2008 Vespa GTV 250
  • 2009 Vespa GTV 250
  • 2010 Vespa GTV 250
  • 2010 Vespa GTV 300
  • 2011 Vespa GTV 300
  • 2011 Vespa LX 150
  • 2011 Vespa LXV 150
  • 2011 Vespa S 150

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V066000
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Owner letters
Mar 16, 2015
Components
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology