Vespa Gts 300 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2010–2021: 3 recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #20V617000 · 2020 · 483 units
Problem: Piaggio group americas. inc. (piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vespa gts 300 and gtv 300 scooters. improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can result in excessive front and/or rear brake levers travel during braking.
Risk: Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will test the o-ring, replace the brake fluid and bleed the brake system, or replace the brake pipes based on the vehicle's age, free of charge. the recall began october 21, 2020. owners may contact piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. piaggio's number for this recall is pp2zzq2003_gts/gtv.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #19V826000 · 2019 · 1,328 units
Problem: Piaggio group americas. inc. (piaggio) is recalling certain 2019 vespa gtv 300, gts 300, and 2020 vespa gts 300 hpe scooters. the brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.
Risk: Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will install front and rear master cylinder brake flush fittings, and perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. the recall began november 27, 2019. owners may contact piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. piaggio's number for this recall is pp2zzq1904_gts.
Fuel System, Gasoline #15V066000 · 2015 · 2,613 units
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.
Risk: If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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