Wheels
- Component
- Wheels
- Manufacturer
- MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 909
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2001-03-12
- Owners notified
- 2001-04-01
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL 03 63 06 00. THE SPOKE COULD BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK, CAUSING IT TO TOUCH AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION CASE.
Safety risk
A WHEEL LOCKUP IS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MOTO GUZZI AT 1-919-639-3180.