Recall
Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 — 98V078000
NHTSA ID
98V078000
Make
Moto Guzzi
Model
Sport 1100
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1998-04-14
Component
SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
Units Affected
289
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LATCH SECURING THE PASSENGER SEAT ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SEAT AND PASSENGER TO FALL OFF THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence
THE PASSENGER COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SEATS WITH A NEW SEAT THAT INCORPORATES AN IMPROVED LATCH MECHANISM AND A MORE RIGID BASE. IN ADDITION, SOME BODY WORK AROUND THE PASSENGER SEAT WILL BE REMOVED SO THAT THE REPLACEMENT SEAT WILL FIT PROPERLY.