2006 Vespa Gts
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2006 Vespa Gts. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Vespa Gts. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, the graphite exhaust bushing, which seals the connection between the exhaust pipe and the muffler, must be replaced each time the muffler IS removed and reinstalled. if the exhaust bushing IS not replaced, exhaust gases may be permitted to leak past the bushing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The rear brake hose may be impaired or melted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the header, pipe, clamp and gasket, thereby eliminating the potential issue. the recall began on august 31, 2007. owners may contact vespa/piaggio at 1-212-380-4400.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline
Engine randomly stutters and / or shuts off. Occasional stuttering / hesitation / misfiring happens at driving speeds. When stopped, engine will occasionally shut off. *kb
- Fuel system, gasoline
The fuel pump in my 2006 vespa gts 250 stopped functioning unexpectedly. After researching the problem I have learned that there are thousands of other cases of this same problem. Mine quit in traffic which set me up for a bad accident if it were not for my ability to ride a motorcycle had not saved me. Please get this problem addressed before someone dies. Thanks! *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
The muffler on my gt200 has a exhaust problem where the exhaust IS eating though the collar. This has caused numerous injuries and in many instances because the next closest part to the collent collar IS the brake cable. The rider IS left with no breaks. While vespa USA IS preparing a recall for…
The muffler on my gt200 has a exhaust problem where the exhaust IS eating though the collar. This has caused numerous injuries and in many instances because the next closest part to the collent collar IS the brake cable. The rider IS left with no breaks. While vespa USA IS preparing a recall for the GS 250 the identical muffler and collar IS on the gt200. Yet vespa refuses to take responsibility for this systemic design failure. *Tr
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