Piaggio recall 26V-396: Headlight May Fail
Loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V396000 (26V-396)
- Filed by
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
- Report received
- June 18, 2026
- Component
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; Exterior lighting:headlights
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 112
- Model years
- 2026
- Built between
- January 1, 2026 and February 2, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- The manufacturer
What is wrong
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (PGA) is recalling certain 2026 Liberty 50 and Liberty 150 motorcycles. A fault in the electrical circuit may cause the low beam and/or high beam headlight to unexpectedly turn off. In certain conditions, the instrument panel lighting may also fail to illuminate.
The risk
Loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Why electrical defects matter: Electrical faults can cause a loss of power, disable safety features or, where wiring overheats, start a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the date code label affixed to the headlight assembly, and if the date is between January 1, 2026 and January 30, 2026, the headlight will be replaced, free of charge. PGA has not yet provided a schedule for owner notification. Owners may contact PGA's customer service at 212-380-4400, or [email protected].
About the electrical system
Modern vehicles run on dozens of control modules and miles of wiring; an electrical fault can affect lighting, displays, power or safety systems.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-396
- Piaggio Liberty 150 2026
- Piaggio Liberty 50 2026
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-396.
- If you notice burning smells, flickering power or warning lamps, have the vehicle checked before continuing to use it.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
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The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-396 on NHTSA.gov