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2020 Piaggio MP3 500 — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2020 Piaggio MP3 500

These are federal recalls reported for the 2020 Piaggio MP3 500. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

22V-217 Open recall Apr 1, 2022

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 MP3 500 HPE scooters. The brake hose terminal fittings zinc plating may contaminate the brake fluid, decreasing brake performance.

Risk: Brakes that do not perform as expected, and require the driver to apply more force to the brake levers or pedals, increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4400. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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20V-524 Open recall Aug 28, 2020

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2019-2020 MP3 500 motorcycles. The brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.

Risk: Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ1904_MP3. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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