Recall
Vespa Lx 150 — 15V066000
NHTSA ID
15V066000
Make
Vespa
Model
Lx 150
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2015-02-04
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Units Affected
2,613
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Piaggio Group Americas Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 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, the affected motorcycles may stall while being operated or may fail to restart after being shut off for 15-20 minutes.
Consequence
If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.