1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install replacement oil radiator hoses of improved design and materials.
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Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The hose assembly supplying oil to the cylinder heads can separate at the fittings. A leak can develop causing oil to get on the tires of the motorcycle.
Remedy: Dealers will install replacement oil radiator hoses of improved design and materials.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 moto guzzi v10 centauro motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the engine oil suddenly spilled into the brakes and tires. The vehicle was taken to the de”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2014 · Engine
“No parts available:::::::::::: the consumer receive a recall notice fot thottle return cable. The dealership is motovritalia 10262 main steet woodstock ga 300188 770 517 4540. Dealer is aware of the p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 4, 2002 · Vehicle speed control
Compare Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro | 2 | 5 |
Checking a specific 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro
How do I know if my 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Moto Guzzi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V272000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.