Moto Guzzi California 1999

Model California made in 1999 by Moto Guzzi got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension and wheels. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
02V262000MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/01/1997 to 02/28/2001V (Vehicle)228410/07/2002MFRMOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA09/24/200209/26/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain motorcycles, the throttle linkage can fail to return to a completely closed position.
Consequence SummaryShould this failure occur, the motorcycle could fail to decelerate when the rider wants it to, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
340001
 While traveling at 70 mph driver changed lanes and experienced uncontrollable wobbling of the front wheels. driver lost control and hit a wall. driver sustained shoulder and hand injuries. *ak
WHEELS
340001
 While traveling at 70 mph under good road conditions driver began to make a slight turn, and vehicle wobbled out of control. driver had to slow down to straighten the wheels . *ak