The problem
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with wheel 03 63 06 00. The spoke could become loose or break, causing it to touch and damage the transmission case.
The risk
A wheel lockup is possible, including the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the wheel. Owner notification began april 1, 2001. 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 1-919-639-3180.
Contacts
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Moto Guzzi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V081000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.