Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsRecall 98V-096 · 1996 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100
MOTO AMERICA INC. recall 98V-096 covers 205 1996 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 for a cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE OIL RADIATOR HOSES CAN SEPARATE AT THE FITTINGS, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK.
The risk
THIS OIL COULD GET ON THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT OIL RADIATOR HOSES WITH CORRECTLY AND SOLIDLY ATTACHED FITTINGS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 28, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MOTO AMERICA AT 1-800-USA-MOTO (-1800-872-6686).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, 1996 to June 30, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.