MOTO GUZZI V11 SPORT 2000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V487000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MOTO GUZZI | V11 SPORT | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-12-14 | 2003-11-26 | 2003-11-26 |
Production Dates: 1999-10-01 - 1999-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Moto Guzzi North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: I01EA5
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 64
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER EXTENDED RUNNING SPEEDS NEAR THE ENGINE'S REVOLUTION LIMIT, THE ENGINE'S CONNECTING ROD BOLTS CAN FAIL.
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.
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".
MOTO GUZZI RECALL NO. I01EA5.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
