The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V857000·Announced 2019-12-02

Moto Guzzi Recalls 2020 V85 TT Motorcycles for Oil Leak Hazard

Piaggio is recalling 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT motorcycles because a final drive seal may leak oil onto the rear tire, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where a loss of vehicle control could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT motorcycles. The recall involves 371 vehicles where the final drive output seal may leak oil onto the rear tire.

An oil leak onto the rear tire may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect the final drive transmission box for an oil leak and install an extra seal. If a leak is found, both seals and the gasket will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 26, 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 V85 TT
Brand
MOTO GUZZI
Manufacturer
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
371

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 (1)

  • V85 TT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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