NHTSA Campaign 11V603000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Issued by PIAGGIO USA, INC. · Reported Dec 28, 2011 · 2,147 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PIAGGIO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FLY 50 4T 4-VALVE SCOOTERS, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VESPA LX50 4T 4-VALVE SCOOTERS, AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 VESPA S50 4T 4-VALVE SCOOTERS. THE IGNITION CONTROL UNIT MAY FAIL AND ALTER THE IGNITION TIMING.

Consequence

IMPROPER IGNITION TIMING MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE BACKFIRE INTO THE AIRBOX, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy

PIAGGIO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO CUSTOMER CARE HELPLINE AT 212-380-4433.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PIAGGIO FLY 50 2011 2,147
PIAGGIO FLY 50 2012 2,147
VESPA LX50 2010 2,147
VESPA LX50 2011 2,147
VESPA LX50 2012 2,147
VESPA S50 2009 2,147
VESPA S50 2010 2,147
VESPA S50 2011 2,147
VESPA S50 2012 2,147

Source: NHTSA Campaign 11V603000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.