Vehicle recall 22V217000 · April 1, 2022
2020-2021 Piaggio MP3 500
The brake hose terminal fittings zinc plating may contaminate the brake fluid, decreasing brake performance.
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 MP3 500 HPE scooters. The brake hose terminal fittings zinc plating may contaminate the brake fluid, decreasing brake performance.
- Consequence
- Brakes that do not perform as expected, and require the driver to apply more force to the brake levers or pedals, increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4400.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V217000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 2022
- Filed by
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- PP2ZZQ2201
- Owner notification
- April 18, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
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 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
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