2000 Moto Guzzi California Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2000 Moto Guzzi California has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Wheels (3 reports).

1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your California?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Moto Guzzi California recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 02V262Sep 24, 20022,284 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Moto Guzzi California problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Wheels3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2005-08-08, Wheels
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
2004-02-06, Vehicle Speed Control
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
2003-03-13, Wheels
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
2003-01-02, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
2002-10-16, Wheels
RIMS CRACKING ON BOTH WHEELS. MANY OWNERS REPORTING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. MR

2000 Moto Guzzi California questions

Does the 2000 Moto Guzzi California have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 Moto Guzzi California: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Moto Guzzi California?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Moto Guzzi California has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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