The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V561000·Announced 2019-07-26

Moto Guzzi and Aprilia Motorcycles Recalled for Front Brake Master Cylinder Defect

Piaggio is recalling specific Moto Guzzi and Aprilia motorcycles because a front brake master cylinder defect may cause unexpected slowing or stopping without warning to following traffic.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can cause unexpected stopping without warning, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk).

Plain-English summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 and Eldorado 1400, 2017-2018 Moto Guzzi California 1400, 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX 21 Bagger, 2013-2014 Aprilia Mana 850, 2014-2016 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2018-2019 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900, and 2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 motorcycles. The recall involves 1,701 vehicles.

The defect is a problem with the front brake master cylinder that may cause the front brakes to drag or apply unexpectedly. This can cause the motorcycle to slow down or stop completely without activating the rear brake light, increasing the risk of a crash due to lack of warning to following traffic.

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MOTO GUZZI, APRILIA CALIFORNIA, DORSODURO, ELDORADO, AUDACE
Brand
MOTO GUZZI
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,701

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 (7)

  • CALIFORNIA
  • DORSODURO
  • ELDORADO
  • AUDACE
  • SHIVER
  • MANA 850
  • MGX 21 BAGGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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