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Moto Guzzi CALIFORNIA recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

14 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

17,249 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1998 to 2018 model years. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2002
0
2004
0
2017
1
2018
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20020
20040
20171
20181

2002: 0; 2004: 0; 2017: 1; 2018: 1

Year-by-year records

Moto Guzzi CALIFORNIA model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
199801Not available
1999210
2000510
2001110
200220-1
200440Not available
201701Not available
2018010

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

02V262000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 2002-09-24 (September 24, 2002) · Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAN FAIL TO RETURN TO A COMPLETELY CLOSED POSITION.

Consequence: SHOULD THIS FAILURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD FAIL TO DECELERATE WHEN THE RIDER WANTS IT TO, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2002. 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 1-678-238-0902.

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19V561000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Reported: 2019-07-26 (July 26, 2019) · Model years: 2017, 2018

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) 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. Due to a problem with the front brake master cylinder, the front brakes may drag or apply, causing the motorcycle to unexpectedly slow down or stop completely without activating the rear brake light.

Consequence: Unexpectedly slowing down or stopping while driving with no warning to following traffic can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ1904.

NHTSA campaign record ↗