1998 MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA Recall

Campaign:

02V262000 on 09/25/2002

Component:

Vehicle speed control

Manufactured:

08/31/1997 - 02/27/2001

Affected:

2,284

Defect:

On certain motorcycles, the throttle linkage can fail to return to a completely closed position.

Consequence:

Should this failure occur, the motorcycle could fail to decelerate when the rider wants it to, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

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).

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