Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 07V-253 · 2006–2007 Vespa GTS
PIAGGIO USA, INC. recall 07V-253 covers 2,757 2006–2007 Vespa GTS for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V253000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE GRAPHITE EXHAUST BUSHING, WHICH SEALS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THE MUFFLER, MUST BE REPLACED EACH TIME THE MUFFLER IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED. IF THE EXHAUST BUSHING IS NOT REPLACED, EXHAUST GASES MAY BE PERMITTED TO LEAK PAST THE BUSHING.
The risk
THE REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY BE IMPAIRED OR MELTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADER, PIPE, CLAMP AND GASKET, THEREBY ELIMINATING THE POTENTIAL ISSUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VESPA/PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4400.
CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.