NHTSA Campaign 03V487000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Issued by MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA · Reported Nov 26, 2003 · 64 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER EXTENDED RUNNING SPEEDS NEAR THE ENGINE'S REVOLUTION LIMIT, THE ENGINE'S CONNECTING ROD BOLTS CAN FAIL.
Consequence
SHOULD SUCH A FAILURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE CAN SUDDENLY STOP TURNING OR "LOCK," REQUIRING THE OPERATOR TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. IF THE CLUTCH IS NOT DISENGAGED, THE OPERATOR CAN LOSE OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, REDESIGNED CONNECTING RODS AND BOLTS. 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 | 64 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V487000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.