Piaggio recalls Liberty ABS in Vietnam.

Over 13,000 Liberty ABS scooters manufactured between September 2015 and December 2016 are at risk of reduced structural rigidity with prolonged use.

Piaggio Vietnam stated that this recall program is part of the parent company's overall policy in Italy. Routine inspections revealed that the main frame tube of these vehicles is at risk of reduced rigidity with prolonged use. If driven frequently on rough roads or overloaded, the bent part of the frame tube will lose rigidity and may even crack.

Liberty ABS in Vietnam.

The company has not recorded any accidents related to this issue. Piaggio dealerships will inspect and reinforce the frame tube if necessary, free of charge, for customers with Liberty ABS 125 3V ie vehicles subject to the recall. The time for each vehicle is approximately 140 minutes.

The recall will last one year, from January 20, 2017 to January 20, 2018, at all authorized Piaggio dealerships nationwide.

The Liberty is a scooter model that brought success to Piaggio in Vietnam by opening up a new customer segment that is individualistic and fashionable. The scooter uses a 125cc 3-valve engine, integrates ABS brakes, and is priced at 55.5 million VND for the standard version and 56.5 million VND for the sport version.

According to VNE