What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020420
- Recall date
- 3 September 2020
- Make
- Piaggio
- Models
- MP3 500
- Model years
- 2019
- Vehicle class
- Minibike/ Moped /Scooter
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 7
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain scooters, the material of brake hose connections could cause a chemical reaction with the brake fluid. This can cause reduced braking, and an increase in travel of the brake lever and brake pedal that is required to stop the scooter. rnrnSafety Risk: rnReduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnPiaggio will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your scooter to a dealer to flush and replace the brake fluid.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020420.