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Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 Recall 98V078: Seats:Motorcycle

NHTSA campaign 98V078, reported April 14, 1998, 289 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V078MOTO AMERICA INC.
Component
SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MOTO AMERICA AT 1-800-USA-MOTO (1-800-872-6686).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 Sport 110019951996