The worst 2020 Piaggio MP3 500 problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
- What is wrong
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 MP3 500 HPE scooters. The brake hose terminal fittings zinc plating may contaminate the brake fluid, decreasing brake performance.
- Risk
- Brakes that do not perform as expected, and require the driver to apply more force to the brake levers or pedals, increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1‑212‑380‑4400.
Recall number 22V217000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2019-2020 MP3 500 motorcycles. The brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.
- Risk
- Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1‑212‑380‑4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ1904_MP3.
Recall number 20V524000 · Recall details
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Is the 2020 Piaggio MP3 500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2020 Piaggio MP3 500.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Piaggio MP3 500?
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How many recalls does the 2020 Piaggio MP3 500 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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