no report yet
Wheels
Risk. A WHEEL LOCKUP IS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1998 Moto Guzzi SpecialProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Moto Guzzi Special, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Moto Guzzi Special has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 Moto Guzzi Special 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.
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
1998 vs. every other Special 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 Special median. How we score
'97'98
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Special owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE SPRING IS MISSING ON THE PROPORTIONAL VALVE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM,CAUSING A FRONT WHEEL LOCK UP. I BELIEVE THIS RESULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS. ONE ON 12/1/01 AND ONE ON 7/5/02. MYSELF AND MY MACHINE SUSTAINED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE.*AK
Own a 1998 Special?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.