NHTSA Recall 19V561000
Filed by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2019-07-26. An estimated 1,701 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Unexpectedly slowing down or stopping while driving with no warning to following traffic can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: PA2ZZQ1904
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2014 Aprilia Dorsoduro
- 2015 Aprilia Dorsoduro
- 2016 Aprilia Dorsoduro
- 2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro
- 2019 Aprilia Dorsoduro
- 2013 Aprilia Mana 850
- 2014 Aprilia Mana 850
- 2018 Aprilia Shiver
- 2016 Moto Guzzi Audace
- 2017 Moto Guzzi Audace
- 2018 Moto Guzzi Audace
- 2017 Moto Guzzi California
- 2018 Moto Guzzi California
- 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
- 2017 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
- 2018 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
- 2017 Moto Guzzi Mgx 21 Bagger