Vespa GTS: Brakes

Affects Vespa GTS · 2019–2020 — about 64 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain GTS 300 models, the material of brake hose connections could cause a chemical reaction with the brake fluid. This could result in an increase in travel from the front and/or rear brake levers, and cause reduced braking. Safety Risk: Reduced braking could result in extend stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install master cylinder bleed fittings on the front and rear master cylinders. Dealers will also flush and replace the brake fluid.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational