Piaggio X8 250: Battery Positive Cable May Chafe And Short Circuit

Recall Summary Piaggio is recalling 132 X8 250 and X8 125 scooters sold in the United Kingdom because the battery positive cable may get pinched between the chassis and helmet compartment, causing it to wear through and short circuit. The company will reroute the cable to fix the problem.

Recalling firm
PIAGGIO
Product
Vehicles: PIAGGIO X8 250, PIAGGIO X8 125. Units affected: 132
Reason
The battery main positive cable may become stuck between the chassis and the helmet compartment if not rectified the cable may chafe on the metal components and ultimately short circuit. Remedy: Recall affected machines and reroute the cable.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2008-04-02
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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