Piaggio Scooter Recalls: 05-08 BV and X9 500 Scooters

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
PIAGGIO / BV 500		2005-2008
PIAGGIO / X9 500		2005-2008
Manufacturer: PIAGGIO USA, INC.		Mfr’s Report Date: MAY 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V188000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2428

Summary: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 2,428 YEAR 2005-2008 BV 500 AND 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.

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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4418.

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 .