2000 Moto Guzzi California

Recalls

1 recall names the 2000 Moto Guzzi California. Newest first.

• Vehicle speed control

  Sep 24, 2002NHTSA 02V2620002,284 vehicles

  On certain motorcycles, the throttle linkage can fail to return to a completely closed position.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Should this failure occur, the motorcycle could fail to decelerate when the rider wants it to, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the throttle return cable. owner notification IS expected to begin during october 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact moto guzzi at 1-678-238-0902.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Wheels3
2. Service brakes, hydraulic1
3. Vehicle speed control1

Latest complaints

• Aug 8, 2005TX24,000 mi
  Wheels › Rim

  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

• Feb 6, 2004TX
  Vehicle speed control › Linkages

  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

• Mar 13, 2003NC5,000 mi
  Wheels › Rim
  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…

  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

• Jan 2, 2003NV22,000 mi
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

  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.

• Oct 16, 2002OR
  Wheels › Rim

  Rims cracking on both wheels. Many owners reporting similar problems. mr

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