2007 Piaggio mp3 250 scooter with a faulty steering mechanism. Consumer states that wheels did not turn even thought the handle bars did. He also states that pinch bolt was not inspected before it left the factory and was extremely loose. *Kb the consumer was informed by the repair shop, that the scooter was considered totaled, because the frame was bent as a result of the accident.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Piaggio MP3 250 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2007 Piaggio MP3 250 with NHTSA, most often about the steering (2). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical MP3 250 year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Piaggio MP3 250 problems
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No recalls for the 2007 Piaggio MP3 250
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Piaggio MP3 250. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2007 Piaggio MP3 250
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Steering handlebar clamp bolt loosened causing loss of steering control. I exited my driveway on the morning of december 6th, 2007, turned the handlebar of the scooter to the right and accelerated from a standstill. The scooter headed straight across the street and hit the rear of a neighbors vehicle. The scooter suffered extensive damage and the dealership said it was not cost effective to repair. The scooter is only 3 months old and has 511 miles on the odometer. Upon examination after the incident, I...
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discovered the loosened bolt. There is no other backup retaining system to prevent handlebar loosing clamping force on the steering tube. The design needs to be altered to make the handlebar secure on the steering tube even if the clamp bolt loosened. The neighbors vehicle suffered minimal damage, a small dent and loosened fender trim. The scooter is a piaggio mp3 250i.E. And not a bv 250 as indicated in vehicle details section. The mp3 is not in the list. *Tr
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Piaggio MP3 250 | 2 | 0 | D | |
| 2007 Piaggio BV 500 | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Piaggio GTS 250 | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 2007 Piaggio MP3 250
Does the 2007 Piaggio MP3 250 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Piaggio MP3 250 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Piaggio MP3 250?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (2).
How many complaints has the 2007 Piaggio MP3 250 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 14, 2008 and the latest on March 4, 2008. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Piaggio MP3 250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Piaggio MP3 250 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2007 Piaggio MP3 250 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data