NHTSA Campaign 03V486000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Issued by MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA · Reported Nov 26, 2003 · 680 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE GEARBOX SHIFT SLEEVES FOR ENGAGEMENT OF 3RD TO 6TH GEARS CAN FRACTURE UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE.
Consequence
SHOULD SUCH A FRACTURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE'S REAR WHEEL CAN SUDDENLY STOP TURNING OR "LOCK," RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, IMPROVED SHIFT RINGS AND A REDESIGNED CUSH-DRIVE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MOTO GUZZI AT 1-877-APRILIA (1-877-277-4542).
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOTO GUZZI | V11 SPORT | 2000 | 680 |
| MOTO GUZZI | V11 SPORT | 2001 | 680 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V486000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.