Recall 08V305000: 2007–2008 Moto Guzzi Norge

Report received

Jul 9, 2008

Manufacturer

Piaggio usa, inc.

Potentially affected

646vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

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

Piaggio is recalling 646 my 2007-2008 moto guzzi norge 1200 motorcycle models equipped with triom headlights, low beam bulb and headlight reflectors. The headlight low beam bulb has a "pigtail" wire attached to it. This wire connects the low beam bulb to the motorcycle's wiring harness. It may touch the hardware used to secure the bulb in the reflector. Over time and vibration the insulation may wear through causing the direct short to ground. This short causes the motorcycle's main fuse to blow and all electrical power to the motorcycle to stop.

Possible consequence

Electrical power to the motorcycle is cut off and as a result, the engine stalls increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new bulb with an extra protection around the power wire to provide greater protection. The recall began on september 11, 2008. Owners may contact piaggio at 212-380-4431.

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge5 complaints
• 2008 Moto Guzzi Norge1 complaints