2013 VESPA VESPA 946 Recall

Campaign:: 14V364000 on 06/24/2014
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 08/05/2013 - 10/14/2013
Affected:: 305
Defect:: Piaggio group americas, inc. (piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2013 vespa 946 scooters manufactured august 6, 2013, through october 15, 2013. the affected scooters have fuel line that may leak.
Consequence:: A fuel line leak may result in the scooter stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Correction:: Piaggio has notified owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2014. owners may contact piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
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.