| Make : MOTO GUZZI | Model : V11 SPORT | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 19991001 - 20010430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V486000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031214 | Date Received by ODI: 20031126 | Date Added to Database: 20031126 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 101EBS | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 680 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE GEARBOX SHIFT SLEEVES FOR ENGAGEMENT OF 3RD TO 6TH GEARS CAN FRACTURE UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD SUCH A FRACTURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLES REAR WHEEL CAN SUDDENLY STOP TURNING OR LOCK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, IMPROVED SHIFT RINGS AND A REDESIGNED CUSH-DRIVE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MOTO GUZZI AT 1-877-APRILIA (1-877-277-4542). |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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