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2007 Moto Guzzi Norge

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
5
Latest Jun 18, 2014
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Jul 9, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge, most frequently naming the fuel system and brakes categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system360.0%
  • Brakes240.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V305000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Jul 9, 2008
646 units potentially affected
The defect: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 646 MY 2007-2008 MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 MOTORCYCLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH TRIOM HEADLIGHTS, LOW BEAM BULB AND HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS. THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM BULB HAS A "PIGTAIL" WIRE ATTACHED TO IT. THIS WIRE CONNECTS THE LOW BEAM BULB TO THE MOTORCYCLE'S WIRING HARNESS. IT MAY TOUCH THE HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE BULB IN THE REFLECTOR. OVER TIME AND VIBRATION THE INSULATION MAY WEAR THROUGH CAUSING THE DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND. THIS SHORT CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE'S MAIN FUSE TO BLOW AND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE TO STOP.
The risk: ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE IS CUT OFF AND AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE STALLS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BULB WITH AN EXTRA PROTECTION AROUND THE POWER WIRE TO PROVIDE GREATER PROTECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 212-380-4431.
PIAGGIO USA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
08E025000

EQUIPMENT

Mar 26, 2008
128 units potentially affected
The defect: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 128 TOP CASES SOLD AS AN MOTO GUZZI ACCESSORY FOR MY 2007 AND 2008 MOTO GUZZI NORGE MOTORCYCLES. THE LOCATING TAB ON THE TOP CASE MOUNTING BRACKET CAN BREAK POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE TOP CASE TO FALL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The risk: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE TOP CASE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS.
The remedy: MOTO GUZZI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A NEW BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTO GUZZI CUSTOMER CARE AT 1-212-380-4400, OPTION #4.
PIAGGIO USA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Jun 18, 2014

REAR BRAKE PEDAL BOTTOMED OUT WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10599084
Incident
Jun 2, 2010
Mileage
12,380 mi
Fuel system
Filed Sep 6, 2012

FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED TO THE POINT THAT IT CANNOT BE ATTACHED TO THE MOTORCYCLE AS DESIGNED. EITHER THE FRONT MOUNTING BUMPERS NEED TO BE MODIFIED (REDUCED IN SIZE), OR THE REAR MOUNTING POINT (RUBBER SPACER, METAL SPACERS) NEEDS MODIFICATION. LENGTHWISE EXPANSION APPEARS TO BE APPROXIMATELY 5MM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10474022
Incident
Aug 1, 2012
Mileage
31,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jan 10, 2012

THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK EXPANDS DUE TO ETHANOL FUEL USED IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK EVENTUALLY. THE MAKER OF THE CYCLE DOES NOT NOTIFY THE CONSUMER UPON PURCHASE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10443307
Incident
Jan 10, 2012
Mileage
10,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Dec 29, 2011

REAR MASTER CYLINDER IS SUCKING AIR INTO THE BRAKE LINES. REAR BRAKE NO LONGER WORKS. FIX IS TO BLEED REAR BRAKE, BUT PROBLEM RESURFACES AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED AT:HTTP://FORUM.GUZZITECH.COM/FORUM/188/4624.HTML?START=10 APPARENTLY A RESULT OF THE USE OF ALUMINUM AND STEEL PARTS IN THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE REAR BRAKE THAT CAUSES SEALS TO GO BAD. *KB

NHTSA ID
10441654
Incident
Dec 29, 2011
Mileage
11,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jun 15, 2009

MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCES SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AS A RESULT OF FUEL LINE BECOMING DISCONNECTED FROM FUEL PUMP INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS HAS OCCURRED TO ME TWICE; ONCE WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND AGAIN ON A SECONDARY ROAD. IT IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE AS I WAS IN THE THIRD LANE FROM THE SHOULDER AND HAD TO, WITHOUT POWER, WEAVE THROUGH TRAFFIC IN ORDER TO NOT BE BROKEN DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC TRAVELING AT 55 M.P.H. OR MORE. EVEN ON THE SECONDARY ROAD, WHICH WAS A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY, I HAD TO MANEUVER THE MOTORCYCLE THROUGH TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY SO AS NOT TO BE STOPPED IN A TRAVEL LANE. WHEN THIS INITIALLY HAPPENED IN JUNE 2008, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM UNDER THAT WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP ALERTED ME TO THE FACT THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM ON MOTO GUZZI MOTORCYCLES FROM 2007, AND THAT THERE HAD BEEN A FORMAL RECALL ON ANOTHER MODEL OF MOTO GUZZI, BUT NOT ON MY MODEL. I PRESUMED THE DEALER REPAIR IN JUNE 2008 WAS SUFFICIENT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS MONTH (JUNE 2009). THE MOTORCYCLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, AND I WILL NEED TO FOOT THE BILL FOR THE REPAIR OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. I AM LESS BOTHERED BY THE FACT THAT I WILL NEED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM REPAIRED A SECOND TIME THAN FOR THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN TO ME OR TO OTHERS WHO RIDE THESE MOTORCYCLES. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL ON ANOTHER MOTO GUZZI MODEL OF THIS SAME YEAR, BUT NOT ON MY PARTICULAR MODEL. IF THE PROBLEM IS TYPICAL OF MOTO GUZZIS FROM 2007, IT WOULD SEEM THAT THIS RECALL SHOULD EXTEND TO ALL AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. MY PARTICULAR MODEL IS A MOTO GUZZI NEVADA 750. FORM BELOW WILL SHOW NORGE, BUT THAT IS BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO OPTION TO CHOOSE "NEVADA 750." THE APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE ON THIS FORM IS THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE OF THIS EVENT. THE PREVIOUS OCCURRENCE WAS IN JUNE 2008, AND THE EXACT DATE IS AVAILABLE IF NECESSARY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10273816
Incident
Jun 13, 2009
Mileage
1,200 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Moto Guzzi Norge by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2008120—
2007Viewing520—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.