Moto Guzzi Recall 98V272000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling System, Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

NHTSA recall 98V272000 · announced October 29, 1998 · filed by Moto America Inc. · 595 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HOSES SUPPLYING OIL FROM THE ENGINE TO THE OIL RADIATOR AND BACK TO THE ENGINE CAN SEPARATE AT THE FITTINGS. A LEAK CAN DEVELOP AND OIL CAN GET ON THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

The risk

OIL ON THE TIRES CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT OIL RADIATOR HOSES OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND MATERIALS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 18, 1998.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 AMERICA AT 1-800-USA-MOTO (1-800-872-6686).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Moto Guzzi Daytona Rs
• 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100i
• 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro
• 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.