MOTO GUZZI SPORT 1100 1996: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V078000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MOTO GUZZI | SPORT 1100 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-04-23 | 1998-04-14 | 1998-04-28 |
Production Dates: 1994-12-01 - 1996-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: MOTO AMERICA INC.
Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 289
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LATCH SECURING THE PASSENGER SEAT ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SEAT AND PASSENGER TO FALL OFF THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
THE PASSENGER COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SEATS WITH A NEW SEAT THAT INCORPORATES AN IMPROVED LATCH MECHANISM AND A MORE RIGID BASE. IN ADDITION, SOME BODY WORK AROUND THE PASSENGER SEAT WILL BE REMOVED SO THAT THE REPLACEMENT SEAT WILL FIT PROPERLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MOTO AMERICA AT 1-800-USA-MOTO '1-800-872-6686'.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
