Piaggio Group Americas (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2019-2020 MP3 500 motorcycles. The brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.
Piaggio Group Americas – Brake Lever/Pedal Travel Required To Decelerate
| Report Received Date | 08/28/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V524000 |
| Consequence Summary | Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ1904_MP3. |
| Recall Code | PP2ZZQ1904_MP3 |
| Potentially Affected | 123 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V524000) |
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