Piaggio Vespa recalls

Possible non-conformity of the zinc plating surface of the brake hose terminals

Fix: Replace hose terminal and brake fluid.

1,061 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2018 to 5 Jul 2019

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

The securing clips on the fuel pipe from the fuel pump to the injector support may be defective. This could cause the pipe to split and/or rupture and may result in fuel leaking from fuel pipe connections. This should be identified by a strong smell of petrol and or fuel leaking from the machine onto the ground. If damage to the pipe occurs it will create an increased risk of fire and/or crashing as a result.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pipe.

68 vehicles · built 23 Apr 2013 to 20 Nov 2013

The saddle strap can become insecure. It is possible for the saddle strap to fail the passenger to become unstable and in the worst circumstances the passenger could fall from the machine.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the seat strap with one which has more substantial fixings.

2,687 vehicles · built 16 Jan 2012 to 19 Sep 2013

In some cases the exhaust may release gases with the potential to damage components adjacent to the muffler area.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the exhaust system header pipe with one of a different design.

1,292 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2005 to 31 Dec 2006