The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V323000·Announced 2013-07-24

Moto Guzzi Recalls 2012-2013 Models for Rear Suspension Defect

Piaggio is recalling 680 Moto Guzzi motorcycles because rear suspension links could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension fracture) that could cause a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Piaggio Group Americas is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200, Stelvio NTX 1200, and Griso 1200 motorcycles. The recall covers 680 vehicles manufactured between January 2012 and April 2013.

Due to a manufacturing fault, the rear suspension connecting links could fracture. If these links fail while riding, the rear suspension would suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200, STELVIO NTX 1200, GRISO 1200
Brand
MOTO GUZZI
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
680

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • NORGE 1200
  • STELVIO NTX 1200
  • GRISO 1200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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