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2001 Moto Guzzi CaliforniaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Moto Guzzi California, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kUnknown or other, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Moto Guzzi California has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Moto Guzzi California recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 02V-262 · Sep 24, 2002 · 2,284 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THIS FAILURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD FAIL TO DECELERATE WHEN THE RIDER WANTS IT TO, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Moto Guzzi.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other California year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the California median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'04'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What California owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE RIGHT FOOT PEG RUBBER RETAINING PLATE BOLT CAME OUT, WHICH ALLOWED THE RETAINING PLATE TO FALL OFF, WHICH ALLOWED THE FOOT PEG RUBBER TO SLIDE AROUND ON THE FOOT PEG. UPON RETRIEVING THE RETAINING PLATE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PLATE HAS STRETCHED FROM USE (4500 MILES) AND NO LONGER PREVENTED THE…
Complaint 10023453 · Jun 20, 2003 · 4,500 miles

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