| Make : MOTO GUZZI | Model : V11 SPORT | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19991001 - 19991130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V487000 | ||
| 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: I01EA5 | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 64 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER EXTENDED RUNNING SPEEDS NEAR THE ENGINES REVOLUTION LIMIT, THE ENGINES CONNECTING ROD BOLTS CAN FAIL. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD SUCH A FAILURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLES 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. |
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Remedy:
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). |
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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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