Moto Guzzi recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Piaggio Group Americas (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX 1200 motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2012, through April 10, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 25, 2012, through March 21, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 26, 2012, through April 29, 2013. Due to a manufacturing fault, the rear suspension connecting links could fracture.
What could happen
If the rear suspension links fail while riding, the rear suspension would suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Piaggio will notify owners, and Moto Guzzi dealers will replace the rear suspension connecting links on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2013. Owners may contact Piaggio at 1-877-696-6864.
Vehicles covered
- Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 2012–2013
- Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 2012–2013
- Moto Guzzi Stelvio Ntx 1200 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V323000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 24, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 12, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 680
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 25, 2012 to Mar 21, 2013
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.