Piaggio Mp3: Engine May Cut Out
Recall Summary Piaggio is recalling 8,050 motorcycles and scooters (MP3, X7, Beverley, Vespa, and Xevo models) sold in the United Kingdom because a manufacturing defect in the fuel pump rotor can cause the pump to fail. This may prevent the engine from starting or cause it to stall, particularly in hot weather. Owners should have their fuel pump inspected and replaced if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- PIAGGIO
- Product
- Vehicles: PIAGGIO MP3, PIAGGIO X7, PIAGGIO BEVERLEY, PIAGGIO VESPA, PIAGGIO XEVO. Units affected: 8,050
- Reason
- It has been established that a manufacturing defect in the rotor of the fuel pump installed in the aforementioned machines can cause failure of the pump. This may cause the engine not start or it can cause the engine to stall if the machine is being used in particularly high ambient temperatures. Remedy: Recall all affected machines to check and if require place the fuel pump.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-11-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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