Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 3, 2019

(Campaign #: PGJZZQ1905)

Footrest May Fall off

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V 85 TT motorcycles. The footrest mounting pin retaining clip may break, allowing the pin to disconnect and the footrest to fall off the motorcycle.

NHTSA ID: 19V858000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 399

Consequence Summary:

A footrest that falls off while the motorcycle is in motion may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the retaining rings on all four footrests. If any of the clips are found to be defective, the dealer will replace the retaining clips on all four footrest pins, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PGJZZQ1905.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 83.21

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December 2, 2019

(Campaign #: PGJZZQ1904)

Final Drive may leak oil onto the Rear Tire

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V 85 TT motorcycles. The final drive output seal may leak oil onto the rear tire.

NHTSA ID: 19V857000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 371

Consequence Summary:

An oil leak onto the rear tire may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the final drive transmission box for an oil leak, and install an extra seal. If an oil leak is found, both seals and the gasket will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PGJZZQ1904.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 90.3

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November 18, 2019

(Campaign #: PP2ZZQ1904_GTS)

Reduced Braking Ability

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2019 Vespa GTV 300, GTS 300, and 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE scooters. The brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.

NHTSA ID: 19V826000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,328

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will install front and rear master cylinder brake flush fittings, and perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ1904_GTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 78.84

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July 26, 2019

(Campaign #: PA2ZZQ1904)

Motorcycle May Unexpectedly Slow Down or Stop

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 and Eldorado 1400, 2017-2018 Moto Guzzi California 1400, 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX 21 Bagger, 2013-2014 Aprilia Mana 850, 2014-2016 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2018-2019 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900, and 2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the front brake master cylinder, the front brakes may drag or apply, causing the motorcycle to unexpectedly slow down or stop completely without activating the rear brake light.

NHTSA ID: 19V561000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,701

Consequence Summary:

Unexpectedly slowing down or stopping while driving with no warning to following traffic can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ1904.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 37.18

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