2020–2021 Vespa GTS 300, 2020–2021 Vespa GTV 300 Recall: Improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can result in excessive front…
NHTSA campaign 20V617000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Oct 6, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vespa GTS 300 and GTV 300 scooters. Improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can result in excessive front and/or rear brake levers travel during braking.
The risk
Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will test the O-Ring, replace the brake fluid and bleed the brake system, or replace the brake pipes based on the vehicle's age, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ2003_GTS/GTV.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V617000 (manufacturer number PP2ZZQ2003_GTS/GTV). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.