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1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro Recalls & Complaints

The 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints 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 V10 Centauro. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro, describing incidents dated February 1, 2001 to August 2, 2013.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 3 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10578009 · Filed April 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MOTO GUZZI V10 CENTAURO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE OIL SUDDENLY SPILLED INTO THE BRAKES AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER DIRECTLY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE…
ODI #8023699 · Filed December 4, 2002
NO PARTS AVAILABLE:::::::::::: THE CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOT THOTTLE RETURN CABLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS MOTOVRITALIA 10262 MAIN STEET WOODSTOCK GA 300188 770 517 4540. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
ODI #755701 · Filed December 16, 2001
DISC BRAKE ROTOR ON THE FRONT LEFT WARPED, CAUSING A SHUDDERING/SHAKING UNDER BRAKING. THE ROTOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WITH ANOTHER OEM ROTOR. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, BUT HAVE NOT ACCUMULATED AS MANY MILES AS THE FIRST FAILURE.*AK

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MOTO AMERICA/OIL SUPPLY HOSES

NHTSA #98V273000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported October 29, 1998 · MOTO AMERICA INC.

Potentially affected: 390 vehicles

Owners notified November 18, 1998 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – April 30, 1998 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HOSE ASSEMBLY SUPPLYING OIL TO THE CYLINDER HEADS CAN SEPARATE AT THE FITTINGS. A LEAK CAN DEVELOP CAUSING OIL TO GET ON THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Safety consequence

OIL ON THE TIRES CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT OIL RADIATOR HOSES OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND MATERIALS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 18, 1998.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 AMERICA AT 1-800-USA-MOTO (1-800-872-6686).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MOTO AMERICA/OIL SUPPLY HOSES

NHTSA #98V272000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported October 29, 1998 · MOTO AMERICA INC.

Potentially affected: 595 vehicles

Owners notified November 18, 1998 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – April 30, 1998 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HOSES SUPPLYING OIL FROM THE ENGINE TO THE OIL RADIATOR AND BACK TO THE ENGINE CAN SEPARATE AT THE FITTINGS. A LEAK CAN DEVELOP AND OIL CAN GET ON THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Safety consequence

OIL ON THE TIRES CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT OIL RADIATOR HOSES OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND MATERIALS.

Notes

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro.

Engine

ODI #10578009

Incident: August 2, 2013 · Filed: April 7, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MOTO GUZZI V10 CENTAURO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE OIL SUDDENLY SPILLED INTO THE BRAKES AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER DIRECTLY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURE HAD NOT RETURNED ANY OF THE CONTACT'S PHONE CALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #8023699

Incident: October 11, 2002 · Filed: December 4, 2002

NO PARTS AVAILABLE:::::::::::: THE CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOT THOTTLE RETURN CABLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS MOTOVRITALIA 10262 MAIN STEET WOODSTOCK GA 300188 770 517 4540. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #755701

Incident: February 21, 2001 · Filed: December 16, 2001

DISC BRAKE ROTOR ON THE FRONT LEFT WARPED, CAUSING A SHUDDERING/SHAKING UNDER BRAKING. THE ROTOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WITH ANOTHER OEM ROTOR. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, BUT HAVE NOT ACCUMULATED AS MANY MILES AS THE FIRST FAILURE.*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #755659

Incident: May 5, 2001 · Filed: December 14, 2001

DISC ROTOR IS WARPED BEYOND USABILITY, MANUFACTURER DENIES RESPONSIBILITY IN SUPPLYING A REPLACEMENT. MOTORCYCLE IS UNSAFE TO RIDE AT LOW SPEEDS DUE TO THIS DEFECT.*AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #755265

Incident: February 1, 2001 · Filed: December 4, 2001

I HAVE TWO SUCH VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPED ON BOTH VEHICLES AT 10,000 TO 12,000 MILES. ONE VEHICLE HAD ROTORS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS REFUSED WARRANTY AS IT WAS MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD. THE WARRANTY PERIOD WAS ADVERTISED AS THREE YEARS. THE ROTOR WARPAGE ISSUE IS A SAFETY ISSUE, IRRESPECTIVE OF MILEAGE OR AGE. *AK

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