Vehicle recall 02V262000 · September 24, 2002
1998-2001 Moto Guzzi California
On certain motorcycles, the throttle linkage can fail to return to a completely closed position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V262000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 24, 2002
- Filed by
- MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- October 7, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,284
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Moto Guzzi California (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
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