Fuel Hose Danger Causes Piagio Recall. Do you own one of these potentially dangerous lemon scooters?
2005 PIAGGIO BV 500
2006 Piaggio BV 500
2007 Piaggio BV 500
2008 Piaggio BV 500
2005 PIAGGIO X9 500
2006 Piaggio X9 500
2007 Piaggio X9 500
2008 Piaggio X9 500
Manufacturer: PIAGGIO USA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V188000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,428
Summary: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 2,428 Model Years 2005 thru 2008 BV 500 AND X9 500 SCOOTERS. THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE FUEL PUMP MAY COME LOOSE. IF THIS FUEL HOSE CONNECTION IS LOOSE, OR HAS BECOME COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED, THEN THERE WILL BE A DROP IN, OR LOSS OF, FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.
Consequence: LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AND ENGINE STALLING WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. A FUEL LEAK CAN ALSO RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LENGTH OF FUEL HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER.
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