2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport recall: engine and engine cooling
Moto Guzzi North America reported this safety recall on November 26, 2003. It covers about 64 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 64
- reported
- Nov 26, 2003
- owners notified
- Dec 14, 2003
- related complaints
- 1
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, under extended running speeds near the engine's revolution limit, the engine's connecting rod bolts can fail.
- Risk
- Should such a failure occur, the motorcycle's engine can suddenly stop turning or "lock," requiring the operator to disengage the clutch in order to maintain control of the motorcycle. If the clutch is not disengaged, the operator can lose of control of the motorcycle, which could result in a crash, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new, redesigned connecting rods and bolts. Owner notification began december 14, 2003. Owners should contact moto guzzi at 1-877-aprilia (1‑877‑277‑4542).
Recall number 03V487000
Affected vehicles
- Moto Guzzi V11 Sport 2000 2000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 03V487000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 03V487000, reported on November 26, 2003, covers about 64 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V487000?
Dealers will install new, redesigned connecting rods and bolts. Owner notification began december 14, 2003. Owners should contact moto guzzi at 1-877-aprilia (1‑877‑277‑4542).
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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