2010 Piaggio Vespa Gts 250 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V066000
Manufacturer: Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 21st, 2008
Manufactured End Date: May 12th, 2010
Date of Owner Notification: March 16th, 2015

Defect 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 Summary:
If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.