IllustrationTHE 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
1998 Moto Guzzi Special
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
101V081000 · Wheels
Mar 12, 2001
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 & remedy
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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