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Motorcycle Recall - Piaggio

NHTSA Campaign ID:  07V366000
Component:  Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine
Manufacturer:  Piaggio USA, INC.
Recall Date: 08/10/2007
Potential Number of Units Affected: 159
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
On certain motor scooters, the head of the engine attachment bolt (P/N 597080) may break.
Consequence Summary:
If the bolt were to break, the engine could become loose and detach itself from the vehicle frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
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.

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