Vespa Motorcycle Recalls
A new or used motorcycle may be recalled by Vespa and officially announced by the NHTSA or other government agencies due to defective products or materials, safety alerts, or other dangers to consumers. Choose a model to view a complete list of Vespa
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A new or used motorcycle may be recalled by Vespa and officially announced by the NHTSA or other government agencies due to defective products or materials, safety alerts, or other dangers to consumers. Choose a model to view a complete list of Vespa motorcycle recalls, the danger and consequence, and the solution offered by the manufacturer.
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WHEELS:RIM
WHEEL RIMS MAY HAVE A 90 DEGREE STAMP CREASE ALONG THE CURVATURE. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE LOAD STRESSES TO BE CONCENTRATED ON THE CREASE INSTEAD OF BEING EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED. FATIGUE CRACKING MAY DEVELOP AND COULD LEAD TO RIM SEPARATION. ... more
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WHEELS:RIM |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 20, 1981 |
| Model Affected: |
P125X |
| Units Affected: |
2603 |
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Summary
WHEEL RIMS MAY HAVE A 90 DEGREE STAMP CREASE ALONG THE CURVATURE. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE LOAD STRESSES TO BE CONCENTRATED ON THE CREASE INSTEAD OF BEING EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED. FATIGUE CRACKING MAY DEVELOP AND COULD LEAD TO RIM SEPARATION.
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Consequence
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Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, DEFECTIVE RIMS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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VESPA OF AMER. CORP.
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WHEELS:RIM
WHEEL RIMS MAY HAVE A 90 DEGREE STAMP CREASE ALONG THE CURVATURE. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE LOAD STRESSES TO BE CONCENTRATED ON THE CREASE INSTEAD OF BEING EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED. FATIGUE CRACKING MAY DEVELOP AND COULD LEAD TO RIM SEPARATION. ... more
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WHEELS:RIM |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 20, 1981 |
| Model Affected: |
P200E |
| Units Affected: |
2603 |
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Summary
WHEEL RIMS MAY HAVE A 90 DEGREE STAMP CREASE ALONG THE CURVATURE. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE LOAD STRESSES TO BE CONCENTRATED ON THE CREASE INSTEAD OF BEING EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED. FATIGUE CRACKING MAY DEVELOP AND COULD LEAD TO RIM SEPARATION.
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Consequence
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Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, DEFECTIVE RIMS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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VESPA OF AMER. CORP.
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN RELEASED DUE TO CONGEALING OF LUBRICANTS USED IN THE THROTTLE CABLE. ... more
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 1978 |
| Model Affected: |
VESPA |
| Units Affected: |
3000 |
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Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN RELEASED DUE TO CONGEALING OF LUBRICANTS USED IN THE THROTTLE CABLE.
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT, DISASSEMBLE, AND LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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VESPA OF AMER. CORP.
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN RELEASED DUE TO CONGEALING OF LUBRICANTS USED IN THE THROTTLE CABLE. ... more
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 1978 |
| Model Affected: |
VESPA |
| Units Affected: |
3000 |
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Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN RELEASED DUE TO CONGEALING OF LUBRICANTS USED IN THE THROTTLE CABLE.
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT, DISASSEMBLE, AND LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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VESPA OF AMER. CORP.
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 06, 1976 |
| Model Affected: |
CIAO |
| Units Affected: |
9000 |
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VESPA OF AMER. CORP.
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Street Riding 101
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Vintage lightweight bikes wanted
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