Engine and engine coolingRecall 03V-487 · 2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA recall 03V-487 covers 64 2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V487000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER EXTENDED RUNNING SPEEDS NEAR THE ENGINE'S REVOLUTION LIMIT, THE ENGINE'S CONNECTING ROD BOLTS CAN FAIL.
The risk
SHOULD SUCH A FAILURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE'S 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.
The fix
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).
MOTO GUZZI RECALL NO. I01EA5.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1999 to November 30, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.