The motorcycles may stall while being operated or may fail to restart
By James Limbach ![]()
of ConsumerAffairs
February 20, 2015
of ConsumerAffairs
Piaggio Group Americas Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling 2,613 model year 2008-2010 Vespa GTS 250, GTV 250, GTS Super 250, 2011 Vespa LX 150, LXV 150, S 150, 2010-2011 Vespa GTS 300, GTV 300, GTS Super 300, 2009-2010 Piaggio MP3 250, BV 250 Tourer, and 2010 BV 300 Tourer motorcycles.
Due to a defective fuel pump, these motorcycles may stall while being operated or may fail to restart after being shut off for 15-20 minutes. A stalled motorcycle increases the risk of a crash.
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 16, 2015.
Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.