Moto Guzzi 1995–1996 Seats recall
Recalled April 14, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V078000 · Moto Guzzi
Hazard
THE PASSENGER COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SEATS WITH A NEW SEAT THAT INCORPORATES AN IMPROVED LATCH MECHANISM AND A MORE RIGID BASE. IN ADDITION, SOME BODY WORK AROUND THE PASSENGER SEAT WILL BE REMOVED SO THAT THE REPLACEMENT SEAT WILL FIT PROPERLY.
Units
289 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LATCH SECURING THE PASSENGER SEAT ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SEAT AND PASSENGER TO FALL OFF THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SEATS WITH A NEW SEAT THAT INCORPORATES AN IMPROVED LATCH MECHANISM AND A MORE RIGID BASE. IN ADDITION, SOME BODY WORK AROUND THE PASSENGER SEAT WILL BE REMOVED SO THAT THE REPLACEMENT SEAT WILL FIT PROPERLY.
Product
Moto Guzzi SPORT 1100
Manufacturer(s)
MOTO AMERICA INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →