Recall 02V262000: 1998–2001 Moto Guzzi California

Report received

Sep 24, 2002

Manufacturer

Moto guzzi north america

Potentially affected

2,284vehicles

Model years

1998–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorcycles, the throttle linkage can fail to return to a completely closed position.

Possible consequence

Should this failure occur, the motorcycle could fail to decelerate when the rider wants it to, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Moto Guzzi California0 complaints
• 1999 Moto Guzzi California2 complaints
• 2000 Moto Guzzi California5 complaints
• 2001 Moto Guzzi California1 complaints