NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Moto Guzzi Norge Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Moto Guzzi Norge has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Moto Guzzi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Moto Guzzi Norge. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 Moto Guzzi Norge owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Moto Guzzi Norge, describing incidents dated May 31, 2008.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10230167 · Filed
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MOTI BUDDY 150 (NA). SINCE THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONTACT NOTICED GASOLINE DRIPPING ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE GASOLINE IS COMING FROM THE OVERFLOW LINE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO MAKE REPAIRS. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED HOME…
HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM BULB SHORTING/TRIOM SPA
NHTSA #08V305000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported July 9, 2008 · PIAGGIO USA, INC.
Potentially affected: 646 vehicles
Owners notified September 11, 2008 · Vehicles built October 1, 2006 – May 26, 2008 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 646 MY 2007-2008 MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 MOTORCYCLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH TRIOM HEADLIGHTS, LOW BEAM BULB AND HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS. THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM BULB HAS A "PIGTAIL" WIRE ATTACHED TO IT. THIS WIRE CONNECTS THE LOW BEAM BULB TO THE MOTORCYCLE'S WIRING HARNESS. IT MAY TOUCH THE HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE BULB IN THE REFLECTOR. OVER TIME AND VIBRATION THE INSULATION MAY WEAR THROUGH CAUSING THE DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND. THIS SHORT CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE'S MAIN FUSE TO BLOW AND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE TO STOP.
Safety consequence
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE IS CUT OFF AND AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE STALLS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BULB WITH AN EXTRA PROTECTION AROUND THE POWER WIRE TO PROVIDE GREATER PROTECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 212-380-4431.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
BRACKET FOR THE ACCESSORY TOP CASE
NHTSA #08E025000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2008 · PIAGGIO USA, INC.
Potentially affected: 128 vehicles
Owners notified June 24, 2008
Defect description
PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 128 TOP CASES SOLD AS AN MOTO GUZZI ACCESSORY FOR MY 2007 AND 2008 MOTO GUZZI NORGE MOTORCYCLES. THE LOCATING TAB ON THE TOP CASE MOUNTING BRACKET CAN BREAK POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE TOP CASE TO FALL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Safety consequence
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE TOP CASE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS.
Manufacturer remedy
MOTO GUZZI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A NEW BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTO GUZZI CUSTOMER CARE AT 1-212-380-4400, OPTION #4.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Moto Guzzi Norge model years
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