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Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 Recall 13V323: Suspension:Rear

NHTSA campaign 13V323, reported July 24, 2013, 680 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V323Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
Piaggio Group Americas (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX 1200 motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2012, through April 10, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 25, 2012, through March 21, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 26, 2012, through April 29, 2013. Due to a manufacturing fault, the rear suspension connecting links could fracture.
Risk
If the rear suspension links fail while riding, the rear suspension would suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Piaggio will notify owners, and Moto Guzzi dealers will replace the rear suspension connecting links on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2013. Owners may contact Piaggio at 1-877-696-6864.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Moto Guzzi Griso 120020122013
Moto Guzzi Norge 120020122013
Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX 120020122013