Suspension: rear
- Component
- Suspension: rear
- Manufacturer
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 180
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-07-24
- Owners notified
- 2017-08-02
Defect description
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2018 Liberty 50 iGet 3V scooters. The nut that holds the rear swing arm to the frame may loosen allowing the swing arm to move out of position.
Safety risk
The shifting swing arm may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will check the swing arm nut torque, tightening or replacing the nut, bolt and washer, free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2017. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.