2006–2008 Piaggio BV 500 & 2005–2007 Piaggio X9 500 recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Piaggio is recalling 2,428 my 2006-2008 BV 500 and my 2005-2007 X9 500 scooters. The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump may come loose. If this fuel hose connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, then there will be a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.
💥 The risk
Loss of fuel pressure and engine stalling will increase the risk of a crash. A fuel leak CAN also result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the length of fuel hose connecting the fuel pump to the fuel filter free of charge. The recall began on july 3, 2009. Owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4400.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V188000
- Manufacturer
- PIAGGIO USA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 2,428
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 3, 2009
- Built
- Nov 24, 2004 – Nov 21, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .