Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 07V-366 · 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 RL
PIAGGIO USA, INC. recall 07V-366 covers 159 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 RL for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V366000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR SCOOTERS, THE HEAD OF THE ENGINE ATTACHMENT BOLT (P/N 597080) MAY BREAK.
The risk
IF THE BOLT WERE TO BREAK, THE ENGINE COULD BECOME LOOSE AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
THE ENGINE ATTACHMENT BOLTS (VD 10.9) WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL IN TRANSIT TO THE UNITED STATES. NONE OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS OR SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.
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.