2012 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Ntx 1200 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V323000
Manufacturer: Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 6th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: April 10th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: August 12th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Piaggio Group Americas (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX 1200 motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2012, through April 10, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 25, 2012, through March 21, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 26, 2012, through April 29, 2013. Due to a manufacturing fault, the rear suspension connecting links could fracture.

Consequence Summary:
If the rear suspension links fail while riding, the rear suspension would suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Piaggio will notify owners, and Moto Guzzi dealers will replace the rear suspension connecting links on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2013. Owners may contact Piaggio at 1-877-696-6864.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.