Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V524000 Reported August 28, 2020

Brake lever/pedal travel required to decelerate

Q: What is recall 20V524000?

NHTSA recall 20V524000 was issued by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. on August 28, 2020. It addresses: Brake lever/pedal travel required to decelerate. The recall affects approximately 123 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. · N/A · 123 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V524000

Manufacturer Campaign

PP2ZZQ1904_MP3

Manufacturer

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

123

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 28, 2020

Completion Rate

59.35

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V524000 or campaign PP2ZZQ1904_MP3.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 20V524000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V524000?

NHTSA recall 20V524000 was issued by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. on August 28, 2020. It addresses: Brake lever/pedal travel required to decelerate. The recall affects approximately 123 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V524000 or the manufacturer campaign number PP2ZZQ1904_MP3. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.