The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V858000·Announced 2019-12-03

Moto Guzzi Recalls 2020 V85 TT Motorcycles for Footrest Defect

Piaggio is recalling 399 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT motorcycles because footrest mounting clips may break, causing the footrest to fall off and create a road hazard.

What this means for you

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 defect presents a risk of harm (crash) due to a component falling off, but no injuries or crashes have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT motorcycles. The recall involves 399 vehicles where the footrest mounting pin retaining clip may break. This defect allows the pin to disconnect, causing the footrest to fall off the motorcycle.

A footrest that falls off while the motorcycle is in motion may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the retaining rings on all four footrests. If any clips are found to be defective, the dealer will replace the retaining clips on all four footrest pins free of charge. The recall began on 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
Affected units
399

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.