Recall 17V380000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report Date
20170614
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer 750, V7 III Stone 750, V7 III Special 750, and 2016-2017 V9 Bobber, V9 Roamer motorcycles. The front ABS brake hose may rub against the engine's secondary air system connection, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Safety Consequence

A loss of brake fluid can lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will secure the front ABS brake hose to prevent it from rubbing. Any hose that has already been damaged, will be replaced. The repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2017. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 MOTO GUZZI V9 BOBBER
2016 MOTO GUZZI V9 ROAMER
2017 PIAGGIO MOTO GUZZI V7 III RACER 7
2017 PIAGGIO V7 III SPECIAL 750
2017 PIAGGIO V7 III STONE 750
2017 PIAGGIO V9 BOBBER
2017 PIAGGIO V9 ROAMER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.