Vehicle recall 20V617000 · October 6, 2020
Vespa GTS 300 and GTV 300
Piaggio Group Americas.
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 2020-2021 Vespa GTS 300 and GTV 300 scooters. Improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can result in excessive front and/or rear brake levers travel during braking.
- Consequence
- Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will test the O-Ring, replace the brake fluid and bleed the brake system, or replace the brake pipes based on the vehicle's age, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ2003_GTS/GTV.
- 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
- 20V617000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2020
- Filed by
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- PP2ZZQ2003_GTS/GTV
- Owner notification
- October 21, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 483
- 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.
- Vespa GTS 300 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Vespa GTV 300 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
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