Vehicle recall 11V603000 · December 28, 2011
Vespa S50, Vespa LX50 and 1 more model
The ignition control unit may fail and alter the ignition timing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Piaggio is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 fly 50 4T 4-valve scooters, model year 2010-2012 vespa LX50 4T 4-valve scooters, and model year 2009-2012 vespa S50 4T 4-valve scooters. The ignition control unit may fail and alter the ignition timing.
- Consequence
- Improper ignition timing may cause an engine backfire into the airbox, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition control unit free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 17, 2012. Owners may contact piaggio customer care helpline at 212-380-4433.
- 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
- 11V603000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 28, 2011
- Filed by
- PIAGGIO USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 9, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,147
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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