Vehicle recall 03V487000 · November 26, 2003
2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
On certain motorcycles, under extended running speeds near the engine's revolution limit, the engine's connecting rod bolts can fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, under extended running speeds near the engine's revolution limit, the engine's connecting rod bolts can fail.
- Consequence
- Should such a failure occur, the motorcycle's engine can suddenly stop turning or "lock," requiring the operator to disengage the clutch in order to maintain control of the motorcycle. If the clutch is not disengaged, the operator can lose of control of the motorcycle, which could result in a crash, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new, redesigned connecting rods and bolts. Owner notification began December 14, 2003. Owners should contact moto guzzi at 1-877-aprilia (1-877-277-4542).
- Notes
- Moto guzzi recall no. I01EA5.CUSTOMERS can 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
- 03V487000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 26, 2003
- Filed by
- MOTO GUZZI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- I01EA5
- Owner notification
- December 14, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 64
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
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 V11 Sport (2000): 2000
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