2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC
The 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Moto Guzzi North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE KICKSTAND DEPLOYS WHILE IN MOTION CAUSING THE THE ENGINE KILL SAFETY FEATURE TO SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TO ES AT HIGH SPEED AND WAS VERY DANGEROUS.
SEVERAL TIMES WHILE IN OPERATION THE KICKSTAND DROPS TO THE POINT THAT IT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. THE SPRINGS ARE NOT ABLE TO KEEP THE KICKSTAND IN THE UP POSITION. THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT AND IS ONLY RIDDEN IN FAIR WEATHER. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING TO LEAN INTO A CURVE AND POSSIBLY HAVE THE KICKSTAND CATCH THE GROUND AND THEN THROW THE MOTORCYCLE OVER CAUSING POSSIBLE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WHILE DRIVING THE KICKSTAND WILL DEPLOY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS RESULTS IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE ALONG WITH EITHER REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT OR NO LIGHT OUTPUT FROM THE HEADLAMP ( DUE TO A "KILL SWITCH" INTEGRATED INTO THE KICKSTAND). THIS CAN BE A DANGEROUS EVENT IN THE CONDITION OF NIGHT-TIME DRIVING ON WINDING ROADS. THIS SPONTANEOUS KICKSTAND DEPLOYMENT DOES NOT SEEM TO BE CORRELATED TO SPEED, MOTOR RPM, OR ROAD CONDITIONS. AFTER ONLY 5,200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND ABOUT 1 YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, THIS MOTORCYCLE IS NEARLY UNFIT TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD AS THE KICKSTAND SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYS MORE FREQUENTLY UNDER A WIDER VARIETY OF CONDITIONS. *TR
WHILE DRIVING THE KICKSTAND WILL DEPLOY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS RESULTS IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE ALONG WITH EITHER REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT OR NO LIGHT OUTPUT FROM THE HEADLAMP ( DUE TO A "KILL SWITCH" INTEGRATED INTO THE KICKSTAND). THIS CAN BE A DANGEROUS EVENT IN THE CONDITION OF NIGHT-TIME DRIVING ON WINDING ROADS. THIS SPONTANEOUS KICKSTAND DEPLOYMENT DOES NOT SEEM TO BE CORRELATED TO SPEED, MOTOR RPM, OR ROAD CONDITIONS. AFTER ONLY 5,200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND ABOUT 1 YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, THIS MOTORCYCLE IS NEARLY UNFIT TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD AS THE KICKSTAND SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYS MORE FREQUENTLY UNDER A WIDER VARIETY OF CONDITIONS. *TR
WHILE DRIVING THE KICKSTAND WILL DEPLOY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS RESULTS IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE ALONG WITH EITHER REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT OR NO LIGHT OUTPUT FROM THE HEADLAMP ( DUE TO A "KILL SWITCH" INTEGRATED INTO THE KICKSTAND). THIS CAN BE A DANGEROUS EVENT IN THE CONDITION OF NIGHT-TIME DRIVING ON WINDING ROADS. THIS SPONTANEOUS KICKSTAND DEPLOYMENT DOES NOT SEEM TO BE CORRELATED TO SPEED, MOTOR RPM, OR ROAD CONDITIONS. AFTER ONLY 5,200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND ABOUT 1 YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, THIS MOTORCYCLE IS NEARLY UNFIT TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD AS THE KICKSTAND SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYS MORE FREQUENTLY UNDER A WIDER VARIETY OF CONDITIONS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC
Moto Guzzi North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TB-012-2008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MOTO GUZZI MOTORCYCLE: ILLUMINATION OF THE AMBER EFI WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AT PRE DELIVERY STATE THERE HAVE BEEN CASES OF IRREGULAR ILLUMINATION OF THE (AMBER) WARNING LIGHT HERE SPECIFIED AND MARKED WITH THE NUMBER 5 IN THE IMAGE. THIS IRREGULAR ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING LIGHT IS CAUSED...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC
- 2009 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC (current)
- 2010 MOTO GUZZI V7 CLASSIC — 1 complaint
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