NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Moto Guzzi Special Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Moto Guzzi Special has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 1998 Moto Guzzi Special. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Moto Guzzi Special owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Moto Guzzi Special, describing incidents dated December 1, 2001.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash, with 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #764296 · Filed
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
MOTO GUZZI/WHEELS
NHTSA #01V081000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice
Reported March 12, 2001 · MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 909 vehicles
Owners notified April 1, 2001 · Vehicles built January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A WHEEL LOCKUP IS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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