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1998-2001 Moto Guzzi California recall: vehicle speed control

Moto Guzzi North America reported this safety recall on September 24, 2002. It covers about 2,284 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,284
reported
Sep 24, 2002
owners notified
Oct 7, 2002
related complaints
1

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, the throttle linkage can fail to return to a completely closed position.
Risk
Should this failure occur, the motorcycle could fail to decelerate when the rider wants it to, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the throttle return cable. Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. 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 guzzi at 1‑678‑238‑0902.

Recall number 02V262000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about acceleration problems.

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Questions about recall 02V262000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 Moto Guzzi California vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 02V262000, reported on September 24, 2002, covers about 2,284 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V262000?

Dealers will replace the throttle return cable. Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. 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 guzzi at 1‑678‑238‑0902.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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