Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, The Throttle Linkage Can Fail To Return To A Completely Closed Position.
Make Of Vehicle
MOTO GUZZI
Model Of Vehicle
CALIFORNIA
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
02V262000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Should This Failure Occur, The Motorcycle Could Fail To Decelerate When The Rider Wants It To, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Throttle Return Cable. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During October 2002. 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 1-678-238-0902.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Moto Guzzi North America
Start Of Manufacture
19970901
End Of Manufacture
20010228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2284
Date Owners Notified
20021007
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Moto Guzzi North America
Date Report Received
20020924