Recall 09V188000: 2006–2008 Piaggio BV 500

Report received

Jun 2, 2009

Manufacturer

Piaggio usa, inc.

Potentially affected

2,428vehicles

Model years

2006–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Piaggio BV 5002 complaints
• 2007 Piaggio BV 5002 complaints
• 2008 Piaggio BV 5000 complaints