NHTSA Campaign 07V254000
STEERING
Issued by PIAGGIO USA, INC. · Reported Jun 7, 2007 · 1,044 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LOWER FORK YOKE COULD FAIL. A CRACK CAN FORM AROUND THE LOWER FORK BEARING.
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNDER SUCH A CONDITION, AND THE CRACK COMPROMISES THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LOWER FORK COMPONENT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO/MOTO GUZZI AT 1-212-380-4400.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOTO GUZZI | EV | 2003 | 1,044 |
| MOTO GUZZI | EV | 2004 | 1,044 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V254000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.