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1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Vehicle Speed Control. 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.

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Engine complaints

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12,000 miles · Apr 7, 2014
Engine

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…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #10578009

Official recalls

2

98V272000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Oct 29, 1998

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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

98V273000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Oct 29, 1998

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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

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NHTSA investigations

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