2012 PIAGGIO FLY 50 Recall

Campaign:

11V603000 on 12/27/2011

Component:

Electrical system:ignition:module

Affected:

2,147

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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