Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 20V-524 · 2019–2020 Piaggio MP3 500
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. recall 20V-524 covers 123 2019–2020 Piaggio MP3 500 for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V524000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.