Piaggio MP3 recalls

Nickel coating of a brake pipe may cause a gas build up in the hydraulic system.

Fix: Test brake system and bleed or replace the brake pipe as required.

292 vehicles · built 24 Sep 2018 to 30 Oct 2019

The rear brake hose could be incorrectly routed and chafe against other components. This condition could lead to the brake hose leaking fluid and the loss of performance at the rear brake.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to check and reroute or replace the rear brake hose as necessary.

306 vehicles · built 20 Mar 2014 to 23 Nov 2016

It has been established that a manufacturing defect in the rotor of the fuel pump installed in the aforementioned machines can cause failure of the pump. This may cause the engine not start or it can cause the engine to stall if the machine is being used in particularly high ambient temperatures.

Fix: Recall all affected machines to check and if require place the fuel pump.

1,610 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2008 to 30 Aug 2010

It is possible that a loss of electrical continuity at the starter relay may occur which can lead to a failure to start the machine or the engine to shut down whilst driving. If the engine shuts down whilst driving this can place the rider in danger.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the starter relay with a new part.

255 vehicles · built 5 Nov 2013 to 27 Aug 2014

The rear brake calliper bolts can become loose. Ultimately if ignored the calliper could become detached resulting in no braking effort available at the rear.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and remove the bolts clean the thread apply the correct thread locking material and refit the bolts applying specified torque.

175 vehicles · built 7 May 2014 to 27 Aug 2014

The ECU software for Front Fork Stationary / Parking Hold System may be defective which can lead to the hold system for front suspension failing. The suspension may not lock causing machine to be unstable when parking.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and check Front fork stationary / parking hold system software. Where necessary the software will be updated.

217 vehicles · built 15 Nov 2013 to 4 Jun 2014