Piaggio Vespa: Risk Of Fire
Vespa Recall Summary Piaggio is recalling 68 Vespa scooters because the fuel pipe securing clips may be defective, allowing the fuel pipe to split or rupture and leak fuel. A strong smell of petrol or fuel leaking onto the ground are signs of this problem. A damaged fuel pipe creates a risk of fire or crashing.
- Recalling firm
- PIAGGIO
- Product
- Vehicles: PIAGGIO VESPA. Units affected: 68
- Reason
- 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. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pipe.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-05-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/57e5e529-7e4b-41da-912c-0b1dc32df3d5