Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 305
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2014-06-24
- Owners notified
- 2014-08-12
Defect description
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2013 Vespa 946 scooters manufactured August 6, 2013, through October 15, 2013. The affected scooters have fuel line that may leak.
Safety risk
A fuel line leak may result in the scooter stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Piaggio has notified owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.