Moto Guzzi California 2000
Model California made in 2000 by Moto Guzzi got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V262000 | MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA | from 09/01/1997 to 02/28/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 2284 | 10/07/2002 | MFR | MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA | 09/24/2002 | 09/26/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the throttle linkage can fail to return to a completely closed position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this failure occur, the motorcycle could fail to decelerate when the rider wants it to, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 22000 | 05/15/2001 | |
| Front brake rotor has warped on two occasions, resulting in dangerous diving action when brakes applied. wait for parts from manufacturer has been excessive. bike is a quota, not a california. quota is not a model choice offered on this website. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 02/06/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall notice 02v262000 for replacement of the throttle linkage. however, no parts were available. moto guzzi north america, 109 smoke hill lane, suite 190, wood stock, ga 30188. service manager meredith kerby. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 07/07/2005 | 24000 | 5 | |
| Aluminum rear wheel has developed five cracks an inch long or longer between wheel spokes. vehicle has only been in service for 3 years/25,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 03/05/2002 | 5000 | 4 | |
| Motorcycle - 2000 moto guzzi, guota model, rear wheel rim cracks. took delivery of new motorcycle may 2001. i am now on the fourth rear wheel. the vehicle is used strictly on paved public roads. after 2000 to 5000 miles, serious cracks appeared and expanded on the wheel rim. to date moto guzzi of north america has been good about replacing them, but this can't go on forever. i am aware of dozens of other quota owners with the same rear wheel defect. please help us get mgna to give us a proper fix before some one dies due to a rear wheel rim failure. for names and info on the other owners with same problem contact me. thanks, david s. wilcox. *jb | |||
| 09/10/2002 | 10 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Rims cracking on both wheels. many owners reporting similar problems. mr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | JACKSONVILLE | 28540 | BACK ROADS TRIUMPH | 910-347-4050 |