Piaggio Mp3: Brakes May Fail
Recall Summary Piaggio is recalling 175 MP3 scooters because the rear brake calliper bolts can loosen and potentially cause the calliper to detach, resulting in brake failure. The fix involves removing the bolts, cleaning them, applying thread-locking material, and reinstalling them with proper torque. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- PIAGGIO
- Product
- Vehicles: PIAGGIO MP3. Units affected: 175
- Reason
- 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. Remedy: 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.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-11-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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