Piaggio Vespa: Risk Of Fire
Piaggio is recalling 1,292 Vespa scooters sold in the United Kingdom because the exhaust system may release gases that could damage nearby components and create a fire risk. The company will replace the exhaust system header pipe with a redesigned part on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- PIAGGIO
- Product
- Vehicles: PIAGGIO VESPA. Units affected: 1,292
- Reason
- In some cases the exhaust may release gases with the potential to damage components adjacent to the muffler area. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the exhaust system header pipe with one of a different design.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2007-05-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7450ac0d-9ad9-43c1-8c44-8674c799add2