Suspension: rearRecall 13V-323 · Moto Guzzi vehicles
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. recall 13V-323 covers 680 Moto Guzzi vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V323000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Piaggio Group Americas (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX 1200 motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2012, through April 10, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 25, 2012, through March 21, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 26, 2012, through April 29, 2013. Due to a manufacturing fault, the rear suspension connecting links could fracture.
The risk
If the rear suspension links fail while riding, the rear suspension would suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Piaggio will notify owners, and Moto Guzzi dealers will replace the rear suspension connecting links on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2013. Owners may contact Piaggio at 1-877-696-6864.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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 January 15, 2012 to April 29, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.