2007 MOTO GUZZI NORGE Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 08E025000 on 03/27/2008
- Component:
- Equipment
- Affected:
- 128
- Defect:
- Piaggio is recalling 128 top cases sold as an moto guzzi accessory for my 2007 and 2008 moto guzzi norge motorcycles. the locating tab on the top case mounting bracket can break possibly allowing the top case to fall off the motorcycle.
- Consequence:
- A vehicle crash could occur should the top case fall from the motorcycle and become an obstacle to other motorists.
- Correction:
- Moto guzzi will notify owners and replace the defective mounting bracket with a new bracket. the recall began on june 24, 2008. owners may contact moto guzzi customer care at 1-212-380-4400, option #4.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V305000 on 07/08/2008
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2006 - 05/25/2008
- Affected:
- 646
- Defect:
- Piaggio is recalling 646 my 2007-2008 moto guzzi norge 1200 motorcycle models equipped with triom headlights, low beam bulb and headlight reflectors. the headlight low beam bulb has a "pigtail" wire attached to it. this wire connects the low beam bulb to the motorcycle's wiring harness. it may touch the hardware used to secure the bulb in the reflector. over time and vibration the insulation may wear through causing the direct short to ground. this short causes the motorcycle's main fuse to blow and all electrical power to the motorcycle to stop.
- Consequence:
- Electrical power to the motorcycle is cut off and as a result, the engine stalls increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a new bulb with an extra protection around the power wire to provide greater protection. the recall began on september 11, 2008. owners may contact piaggio at 212-380-4431.
- Notes:
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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