Recall 98V096000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings — Moto Guzzi · reported 6 May 1998 · 205 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE OIL RADIATOR HOSES CAN SEPARATE AT THE FITTINGS, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK.
The risk
THIS OIL COULD GET ON THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT OIL RADIATOR HOSES WITH CORRECTLY AND SOLIDLY ATTACHED FITTINGS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 28, 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 (-1800-872-6686).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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