Piaggio Recall 20V524000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA recall 20V524000 · announced August 28, 2020 · filed by Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. · 123 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Piaggio Mp3 500
• 2020 Piaggio Mp3 500

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.