Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsRecall 98V-273 · Moto Guzzi vehicles
MOTO AMERICA INC. recall 98V-273 covers 390 Moto Guzzi vehicles for a cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V273000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HOSE ASSEMBLY SUPPLYING OIL TO THE CYLINDER HEADS CAN SEPARATE AT THE FITTINGS. A LEAK CAN DEVELOP CAUSING OIL TO GET ON THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The risk
OIL ON THE TIRES CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT OIL RADIATOR HOSES OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND MATERIALS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 18, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 (1-800-872-6686).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 February 1, 1997 to April 30, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.