NHTSA Service Bulletin 10238799: 2020-2023 Vespa Elettrica
Official manufacturer communication context for 2020-2023 Vespa Elettrica, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Accelerator position sensor malfunction code B044414 Dear Dealer / Service Centre / Authorised workshop, as part of the continuous and stringent qualitative sampling plans of the components installed on our vehicles, the continuous search for new and better technical solutions and the attention to customers, we wish to inform you that, in the event of a malfunction of the accelerator position sensor (demand sensor) signalled by the following errors on the V.M.S. (Vehicle Management System), on the models in question: 756D > Consistency test voltage fluctuation beyond the threshold 7564 > Electrical fault in the hand grip demand sensor it is necessary to enter a warranty claim to proceed with the installation of the ferrite code 641814, of the relative protection code CM017724 and the relative labour, in order to restore the correct operation of the vehicle.
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Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10238799?
Accelerator position sensor malfunction code B044414 Dear Dealer / Service Centre / Authorised workshop, as part of the continuous and stringent qualitative sampling plans of the components installed on our vehicles, the continuous search for new and better technical solutions and the attention to customers, we wish to inform you that, in the event of a malfunction of the accelerator position sensor (demand sensor).
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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