Vespa Motorcycles Recall for Missing Mirror Warning Label
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Piaggio Group Americas is recalling 855 units of 2026 Vespa GTV 310, Primavera 150, and Primavera 50 motorcycles because the convex mirror warning label is missing.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 15, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (PGA) is recalling certain 2026 Vespa GTV 310, Vespa Primavera 150, and Vespa Primavera 50 motorcycles in the color Officina 8. The convex mirror warning "objects in mirror are closer than they appear" is missing.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 855 units of the following 2026 models:
- Vespa GTV 310
- Vespa Primavera 150
- Vespa Primavera 50
What You Should Do
PGA will install new mirrors with the warning message free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact PGA customer service at 212-380-4400 or customercare@us.piaggio.com. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 18, 2026.
Why This Matters
Without the convex mirror warning, riders may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, resulting in unsafe lane changes or maneuvers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V302000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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