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2008 Moto Guzzi Norge

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
1
Latest Jun 6, 2008
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.
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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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2008 Moto Guzzi Norge, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 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 system1100.0%

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

Fuel system
Filed Jun 6, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MOTI BUDDY 150 (NA). SINCE THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONTACT NOTICED GASOLINE DRIPPING ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE GASOLINE IS COMING FROM THE OVERFLOW LINE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO MAKE REPAIRS. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED HOME, HE NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 10.

NHTSA ID
10230167
Incident
May 31, 2008
Mileage
10 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Moto Guzzi Norge by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2008Viewing120—
2007520—

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.