NHTSA recall 11V603000
Electrical System · Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The ignition control unit may fail and alter the ignition timing.
Why it matters: Improper ignition timing may cause an engine backfire into the airbox, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition control unit free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 17, 2012.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2009 Vespa S50
- 2010 Vespa LX 50
- 2010 Vespa S50
- 2011 Piaggio FLY 50
- 2011 Vespa LX 50
- 2011 Vespa S50
- 2012 Piaggio FLY 50
- 2012 Vespa LX 50
- 2012 Vespa S50
- Piaggio FLY 50
- Vespa LX 50
- Vespa S50
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Piaggio Fly 50, 2012 Piaggio Fly 50, 2010 Vespa Lx50, 2011 Vespa Lx50, 2012 Vespa Lx50, 2009 Vespa S50, 2010 Vespa S50, 2011 Vespa S50, 2012 Vespa S50.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V603000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.