Vehicle recall 20V524000 · August 28, 2020
2019-2020 Piaggio MP3 500
The brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V524000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 2020
- Filed by
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- PP2ZZQ1904_MP3
- Owner notification
- September 10, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 123
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Piaggio MP3 500 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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