Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 6, 2020

(Campaign #: PP2ZZQ2003_GTS/GTV)

Improperly Galvanized Brake Lines Reduce Braking

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vespa GTS 300 and GTV 300 scooters. Improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can result in excessive front and/or rear brake levers travel during braking.

NHTSA ID: 20V617000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 483

Consequence Summary:

Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will test the O-Ring, replace the brake fluid and bleed the brake system, or replace the brake pipes based on the vehicle's age, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ2003_GTS/GTV.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80.75

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August 28, 2020

(Campaign #: PP2ZZQ1904_MP3)

Brake Lever/Pedal Travel Required To Decelerate

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.

NHTSA ID: 20V524000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 123

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 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 59.35

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May 1, 2020

(Campaign #: PA2ZZQ2001)

Brake Pads May Corrode/Detach From Backing Plate

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RF, and 2017-2020 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RR and Aprilia Tuono 1100 RF and RR motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.

NHTSA ID: 20V245000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 3,287

Consequence Summary:

If the front brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, the motorcycle may experience increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2001.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 58.73

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