How many recalls does the 1998 Moto Guzzi Special have?

The 1998 Moto Guzzi Special has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Moto Guzzi Special 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 1998 Moto Guzzi Special?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1998 Moto Guzzi Special Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Moto Guzzi Special has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 909 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 01V081000 2001-03-12 909 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL 03 63 06 00. THE SPOKE COULD BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK, CAUSING IT TO TOUCH AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION CASE.

Consequence

A WHEEL LOCKUP IS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2001. 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 1-919-639-3180.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“The spring is missing on the proportional valve in the brake system ,causing a front wheel lock up. I believe this resulted in two accidents. One on 12/1/01 and one on 7/5/02. Myself and my machine sustained considerable damage.*ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE · reported 2001-12-01

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 1998 Moto Guzzi Special as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.