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Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Recall 03V486: Power Train:Automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 03V486, reported November 26, 2003, 680 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 03V486MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE GEARBOX SHIFT SLEEVES FOR ENGAGEMENT OF 3RD TO 6TH GEARS CAN FRACTURE UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE.
Risk
SHOULD SUCH A FRACTURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE'S REAR WHEEL CAN SUDDENLY STOP TURNING OR "LOCK," RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, IMPROVED SHIFT RINGS AND A REDESIGNED CUSH-DRIVE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MOTO GUZZI AT 1-877-APRILIA (1-877-277-4542).
Notes
MOTO GUZZI RECALL NO. 101EBS.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Moto Guzzi V11 Sport20002001