1996 MOTO GUZZI SPORT 1100 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #98V078000
RECALL FOR SEATS : MOTORCYCLE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
1996 MOTO GUZZI SPORT 1100 |
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| Manufacturer |
MOTO AMERICA INC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1994 - 4/30/1996 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/1998 |
| Influenced by |
MOTO AMERICA INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/23/1998 |
| # Affected |
289 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:MOTORCYCLE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE PASSENGER COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MOTO AMERICA AT 1-800-USA-MOTO (1-800-872-6686).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1996 MOTO GUZZI SPORT 1100 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
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