Make : MOTO GUZZI | Model : SPORT 1100 | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19941201 - 19960430 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V078000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980423 | Date Received by ODI: 19980414 | Date Added to Database: 19980428 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTO AMERICA INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTO AMERICA INC. | ||
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Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 289 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE PASSENGER COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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