2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE
The 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE, potentially affecting up to 774 vehicles.
Recall 08V305000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 646 vehicles affected
Defect: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 646 MY 2007-2008 MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 MOTORCYCLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH TRIOM HEADLIGHTS, LOW BEAM BULB AND HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS. THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM BULB HAS A "PIGTAIL" WIRE ATTACHED TO IT. THIS WIRE CONNECTS THE LOW BEAM BULB TO THE MOTORCYCLE'S WIRING HARNESS. IT MAY TOUCH THE HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE BULB IN THE REFLECTOR. OVER...
Consequence: ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE IS CUT OFF AND AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE STALLS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BULB WITH AN EXTRA PROTECTION AROUND THE POWER WIRE TO PROVIDE GREATER PROTECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 212-380-4431.
View full details →Recall 08E025000 — EQUIPMENT
| 128 vehicles affected
Defect: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 128 TOP CASES SOLD AS AN MOTO GUZZI ACCESSORY FOR MY 2007 AND 2008 MOTO GUZZI NORGE MOTORCYCLES. THE LOCATING TAB ON THE TOP CASE MOUNTING BRACKET CAN BREAK POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE TOP CASE TO FALL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE TOP CASE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS.
Remedy: MOTO GUZZI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A NEW BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTO GUZZI CUSTOMER CARE AT 1-212-380-4400, OPTION #4.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR BRAKE PEDAL BOTTOMED OUT WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT. *TR
FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED TO THE POINT THAT IT CANNOT BE ATTACHED TO THE MOTORCYCLE AS DESIGNED. EITHER THE FRONT MOUNTING BUMPERS NEED TO BE MODIFIED (REDUCED IN SIZE), OR THE REAR MOUNTING POINT (RUBBER SPACER, METAL SPACERS) NEEDS MODIFICATION. LENGTHWISE EXPANSION APPEARS TO BE APPROXIMATELY 5MM. *TR
THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK EXPANDS DUE TO ETHANOL FUEL USED IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK EVENTUALLY. THE MAKER OF THE CYCLE DOES NOT NOTIFY THE CONSUMER UPON PURCHASE. *TR
REAR MASTER CYLINDER IS SUCKING AIR INTO THE BRAKE LINES. REAR BRAKE NO LONGER WORKS. FIX IS TO BLEED REAR BRAKE, BUT PROBLEM RESURFACES AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED AT:HTTP://FORUM.GUZZITECH.COM/FORUM/188/4624.HTML?START=10 APPARENTLY A RESULT OF THE USE OF ALUMINUM AND STEEL PARTS IN THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE REAR BRAKE THAT CAUSES SEALS TO GO BAD. *KB
REAR MASTER CYLINDER IS SUCKING AIR INTO THE BRAKE LINES. REAR BRAKE NO LONGER WORKS. FIX IS TO BLEED REAR BRAKE, BUT PROBLEM RESURFACES AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED AT:HTTP://FORUM.GUZZITECH.COM/FORUM/188/4624.HTML?START=10 APPARENTLY A RESULT OF THE USE OF ALUMINUM AND STEEL PARTS IN THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE REAR BRAKE THAT CAUSES SEALS TO GO BAD. *KB
Safety Rating for the 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MOTO GUZZI NORGE
- 2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE (current)
- 2008 MOTO GUZZI NORGE — 1 complaint
Other MOTO GUZZI Models
- MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA — 14 total complaints
- MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 — 11 total complaints
- MOTO GUZZI V11 SPORT — 8 total complaints
- MOTO GUZZI GRISO — 7 total complaints
- MOTO GUZZI V10 CENTAURO — 7 total complaints
- MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC — 6 total complaints
- MOTO GUZZI STELVIO 1200 — 5 total complaints
- MOTO GUZZI BREVA 750 — 3 total complaints