Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- Component
- Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- Manufacturer
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 260
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-08-10
- Owners notified
- 2023-08-22
Defect description
Piaggo Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggo) is recalling certain 2023 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello and Mandello Aviazione Navale motorcycles. The rear shock absorber may be missing one or both bushings, which can cause it to break.
Safety risk
A rear shock absorber that breaks can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear shock absorber, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2023. Owners may contact Piaggio's customer service at 1-212-380-4433.