MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1200 2012: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V323000

Make Model Year
MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1200 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-08-12 2013-07-24 2013-08-01

Production Dates: 2012-01-26 - 2013-04-29

Manufacturers Involved: Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 680

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the rear suspension links fail while riding, the rear suspension would suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.