Vehicle recall 09V188000 · June 2, 2009
Piaggio BV 500 and X9 500
The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump may come loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Piaggio is recalling 2,428 my 2006-2008 bv 500 and my 2005-2007 X9 500 scooters. The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump may come loose. If this fuel hose connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, then there will be a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.
- Consequence
- Loss of fuel pressure and engine stalling will increase the risk of a crash. A fuel leak can also result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the length of fuel hose connecting the fuel pump to the fuel filter free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2009. Owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4400.
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V188000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 2009
- Filed by
- PIAGGIO USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 3, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,428
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Piaggio BV 500 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Piaggio X9 500 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
Has your Piaggio been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Piaggio dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.