Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V486000

Power train: automatic transmission

MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-11-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V486000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
680
Reported to NHTSA
2003-11-26
Owners notified
2003-12-14

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE GEARBOX SHIFT SLEEVES FOR ENGAGEMENT OF 3RD TO 6TH GEARS CAN FRACTURE UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE.

Safety risk

SHOULD SUCH A FRACTURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE'S REAR WHEEL CAN SUDDENLY STOP TURNING OR "LOCK," RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, IMPROVED SHIFT RINGS AND A REDESIGNED CUSH-DRIVE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MOTO GUZZI AT 1-877-APRILIA (1-877-277-4542).

Notes

MOTO GUZZI RECALL NO. 101EBS.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
MOTO GUZZI V11 Sport2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.