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NHTSA Recall 01V081000: Wheels

MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 909 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Moto Guzzi California EV.

909
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2001
owners notified (April 1)
NHTSA campaign01V081000
ComponentWHEELS
Report receivedMarch 12, 2001
Owner notificationApril 1, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with wheel 03 63 06 00. The spoke could become loose or break, causing it to touch and damage the transmission case.

Safety risk

A wheel lockup is possible, including the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the wheel. Owner notification began april 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact moto guzzi at 1-919-639-3180.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V081000

Make and modelModel years
Moto Guzzi California EV1997, 1998
Moto Guzzi Special1997, 1998

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.