Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Scooters, The Head Of The Engine Attachment Bolt (P/N 597080) May Break.
Make Of Vehicle
PIAGGIO
Model Of Vehicle
MP3 250 RL
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
07V366000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
If The Bolt Were To Break, The Engine Could Become Loose And Detach Itself From The Vehicle Frame, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
The Engine Attachment Bolts (Vd 10.9) Will Be Replaced. All Vehicles Are Still In Transit To The United States. None Of These Vehicles Have Been Distributed To Dealers Or Sold To Customers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Piaggio Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
159
Date Owners Notified
20070913
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070817