How many recalls does the 1999 Moto Guzzi California have?

The 1999 Moto Guzzi California has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Moto Guzzi California has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1999 Moto Guzzi California?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

1999 Moto Guzzi California Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 Moto Guzzi California has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,284 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 02V262000 2002-09-24 2,284 affected

Defect

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.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION

WHEELS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While traveling at 70 mph under good road conditions driver began to make a slight turn, and vehicle wobbled out of control. Driver had to slow down to straighten the wheels . *ak”

WHEELS

“While traveling at 70 mph driver changed lanes and experienced uncontrollable wobbling of the front wheels. Driver lost control and hit a wall. Driver sustained shoulder and hand injuries. *ak”

SUSPENSION

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Moto Guzzi California as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.