Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 17V-380 · Moto Guzzi and Piaggio vehicles
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. recall 17V-380 covers 1,139 Moto Guzzi and Piaggio vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V380000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer 750, V7 III Stone 750, V7 III Special 750, and 2016-2017 V9 Bobber, V9 Roamer motorcycles. The front ABS brake hose may rub against the engine's secondary air system connection, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
The risk
A loss of brake fluid can lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will secure the front ABS brake hose to prevent it from rubbing. Any hose that has already been damaged, will be replaced. The repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2017. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 8 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 2, 2015 to June 1, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.