Piaggio Vespa Gtv: Nickel Coating Of A Brake Pipe May Cause A Gas Build Up In The Hydraulic System
Recall Summary Piaggio is recalling 1,020 Vespa GTV and GTS scooters because a nickel coating on a brake pipe can cause gas to build up in the hydraulic brake system. The affected scooters were distributed in the United Kingdom. Dealers will test the brake system and bleed or replace the brake pipe if needed.
- Recalling firm
- PIAGGIO
- Product
- Vehicles: PIAGGIO VESPA GTV, PIAGGIO VESPA GTS. Units affected: 1,020
- Reason
- Nickel coating of a brake pipe may a cause gas build up in the hydraulic system. Remedy: Test brake system and bleed or replace the brake pipe as required.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2020-10-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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