Recall 26V396 affects 112 2026 Piaggio Liberty 50 and Liberty 150 motorcycles for lighting failure. Repair will be free at franchised Piaggio dealers once available.
Piaggio is recalling 112 2026 Liberty 150 and Liberty 50 motorcycles because an electrical circuit fault can shut off the low beam or high beam headlight and leave the instrument panel dark. Loss of lighting reduces visibility and increases crash risk; the Piaggio dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The headlamp on the 2026 Piaggio Liberty 150 and Liberty 50 is the front lighting unit that gives the motorcycle low beam and high beam light. Those beams let you see the road ahead and let other drivers see the motorcycle. The same electrical feed also relates to the instrument panel lighting, which lets you read the speed and controls in low light.
On affected motorcycles, a fault in the electrical circuit can interrupt the headlight without warning. The low beam, high beam, or both can unexpectedly turn off. In certain conditions, the instrument panel lighting also fails to illuminate, leaving the rider without normal light from the front lamp and without a lit cluster.
There is no warning sign before failure. The light can be working, then turn off during use, so the problem is not something an owner can reliably catch during a walkaround.
Who's affected?
The Liberty 150 and Liberty 50 share the same headlamp part in this recall, with headlights and the instrument panel listed for both scooters.
| 2026 Piaggio Liberty 150 | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2026 Piaggio Liberty 150 | instrument panel |
| 2026 Piaggio Liberty 50 | Headlights |
| 2026 Piaggio Liberty 50 | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 112 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific scooter.
What's the safety risk?
If the scooter loses lighting, your visibility drops and crash risk rises. Avoid riding at night or in low light until Piaggio opens the remedy. If lighting fails during a ride, stop safely and contact a dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Piaggio dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Piaggio Liberty 150 or Liberty 50 is included in this recall.
- Wait for Piaggio's repair notice before scheduling service; the remedy is still under development.
- Call Piaggio customer service at 212-380-4400 with questions and reference recall number 26V396.
- Avoid night riding or low-visibility riding until the headlight and instrument-panel lighting fault is repaired.
- Contact a franchised Piaggio dealer once Piaggio announces the free repair.
What happens at the repair
Piaggio is still developing the final repair, and PGA has not provided an owner notification schedule. Because the remedy is not open yet, the dealer cannot complete the final recall repair. Once Piaggio releases the repair, a Piaggio technician will address the electrical circuit fault tied to the low beam, high beam, and instrument panel lighting. The final dealer repair will be free once available. Ask the service desk to note your VIN and explain how they will contact you when parts and instructions are ready.
Timeline
| June 18, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V396?
Recall 26V396 covers 112 2026 Piaggio Liberty 150 and Liberty 50 motorcycles with an electrical-circuit fault that can shut off the low beam or high beam headlight. Instrument panel lighting can also fail. Loss of lighting reduces visibility and increases crash risk.
What should I do if my 2026 Piaggio Liberty 150 or Liberty 50 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 26V396. If it is, contact a franchised Piaggio dealer and ask when the recall remedy will be ready. Piaggio lists customer service at 212-380-4400.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. Piaggio is still developing the remedy for recall 26V396, so ask a franchised Piaggio dealer when the free repair will be available for your motorcycle.
Is it safe to ride my Piaggio Liberty before the repair?
Use extra caution because the lighting fault can reduce your visibility to other road users. The recall does not include a do-not-drive order, but a headlight or instrument panel lighting failure is a safety issue. Ask the dealer for current guidance when you check your VIN.
When will Piaggio notify owners about recall 26V396?
Piaggio has not provided an owner-notification schedule yet. The remedy is still under development, so the most direct next step is to check your VIN and contact a franchised Piaggio dealer for the latest repair timing tied to your motorcycle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V396000 |
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| Piaggio customer service | 212-380-4400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V396 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V396000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →