Does the 1998 Moto Guzzi California have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 Moto Guzzi California recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Moto Guzzi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Moto Guzzi California?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Moto Guzzi California recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Moto Guzzi California. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Moto Guzzi been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Moto Guzzi dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Moto Guzzi California recalls, newest first

September 24, 2002NHTSA 02V2620002,284 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: On certain motorcycles, the throttle linkage can fail to return to a completely closed position.
Consequence: Should this failure occur, the motorcycle could fail to decelerate when the rider wants it to, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle return cable. Owner notification is expected to begin during October 2002. 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 1-678-238-0902.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 Moto Guzzi California were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Moto Guzzi California years

Other 1998 Moto Guzzi models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
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All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Moto Guzzi California have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Moto Guzzi California recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Moto Guzzi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Moto Guzzi California?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.