2013 Vespa 946 recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2013 Vespa 946 scooters manufactured August 6, 2013, through October 15, 2013. The affected scooters have fuel line that may leak.
💥 The risk
A fuel line leak may result in the scooter stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Piaggio has notified owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
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
- 14V364000
- Manufacturer
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 305
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 12, 2014
- Built
- Aug 6, 2013 – Oct 15, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.