The 2000 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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
WHEELS:RIM
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Aluminum rear wheel has developed five cracks an inch long or longer between wheel spokes. Vehicle has only been in service for 3 years/25,000 miles. *jb”
“Consumer received recall notice 02v262000 for replacement of the throttle linkage. However, no parts were available. Moto guzzi north america, 109 smoke hill lane, suite 190, wood stock, ga 30188. Service manager meredith kerby. *ak”
“Front brake rotor has warped on two occasions, resulting in dangerous diving action when brakes applied. Wait for parts from manufacturer has been excessive. Bike is a quota, not a california. Quota is not a model choice offered on this website.”
“Rims cracking on both wheels. Many owners reporting similar problems. Mr”
“Motorcycle - 2000 moto guzzi, guota model, rear wheel rim cracks. Took delivery of new motorcycle may 2001. I am now on the fourth rear wheel. The vehicle is used strictly on paved public roads. After 2000 to 5000 miles, serious cracks appeared and expanded on the wheel rim. To date moto guzzi of…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Moto Guzzi California as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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