The problem
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The hoses supplying oil from the engine to the oil radiator and back to the engine can separate at the fittings. A leak can develop and oil can get on the tires of the motorcycle.
The risk
Oil on the tires can cause loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install replacement oil radiator hoses of improved design and materials.
Contacts
Owner notification is expected to begin november 18, 1998. 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 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).
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 98V272000.
- 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.