1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL
The 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL, potentially affecting up to 909 vehicles.
Recall 01V081000 — WHEELS
| 909 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL 03 63 06 00. THE SPOKE COULD BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK, CAUSING IT TO TOUCH AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION CASE.
Consequence: A WHEEL LOCKUP IS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2001. 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE SPRING IS MISSING ON THE PROPORTIONAL VALVE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM ,CAUSING A FRONT WHEEL LOCK UP. I BELIEVE THIS RESULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS. ONE ON 12/1/01 AND ONE ON 7/5/02. MYSELF AND MY MACHINE SUSTAINED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL
- 1997 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL — 0 complaints
- 1998 MOTO GUZZI SPECIAL (current)
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