Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Piaggio Fly 150 3V ie scooters. The front brake disc mounting screws may loosen and contact the brake caliper holding plate or the fork leg.
CONSEQUENCE:
If a screw loosens and contacts the caliper holding plate or the fork leg, the front wheel may suddenly lock up, increasing the risk of crash.
REMEDY:
Piaggio has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the front brake disc mounting screws after applying a thread-locking adhesive, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio’s number for this recall is 0000313.
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.
MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-17V468-9856
SAFETY DEFECT PART 573 NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICE PDF: RCLRPT-17V468-8944
MANUFACTURER NOTICE TO OWNERS AND CONSUMERS: RCONL-17V468-5322
Report Receipt Date: JUL 22, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V468000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 382
Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
- PIAGGIO FLY 150 3V 2015-2017