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1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro

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.
5
Latest Apr 7, 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 Oct 29, 1998
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and engine 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

  • Brakes360.0%
  • Driver assistance120.0%
  • Engine120.0%

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
98V272000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Oct 29, 1998
595 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HOSES SUPPLYING OIL FROM THE ENGINE TO THE OIL RADIATOR AND BACK TO THE ENGINE CAN SEPARATE AT THE FITTINGS. A LEAK CAN DEVELOP AND OIL CAN GET ON THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The risk: OIL ON THE TIRES CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT OIL RADIATOR HOSES OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND MATERIALS.
MOTO AMERICA INC.View on NHTSA.gov
98V273000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Oct 29, 1998
390 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HOSE ASSEMBLY SUPPLYING OIL TO THE CYLINDER HEADS CAN SEPARATE AT THE FITTINGS. A LEAK CAN DEVELOP CAUSING OIL TO GET ON THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The risk: OIL ON THE TIRES CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT OIL RADIATOR HOSES OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND MATERIALS.
MOTO AMERICA INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Engine
Filed Apr 7, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MOTO GUZZI V10 CENTAURO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE OIL SUDDENLY SPILLED INTO THE BRAKES AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER DIRECTLY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURE HAD NOT RETURNED ANY OF THE CONTACT'S PHONE CALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.

NHTSA ID
10578009
Incident
Aug 2, 2013
Mileage
12,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Dec 4, 2002

NO PARTS AVAILABLE:::::::::::: THE CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOT THOTTLE RETURN CABLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS MOTOVRITALIA 10262 MAIN STEET WOODSTOCK GA 300188 770 517 4540. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

NHTSA ID
8023699
Incident
Oct 11, 2002
Brakes
Filed Dec 16, 2001

DISC BRAKE ROTOR ON THE FRONT LEFT WARPED, CAUSING A SHUDDERING/SHAKING UNDER BRAKING. THE ROTOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY WITH ANOTHER OEM ROTOR. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, BUT HAVE NOT ACCUMULATED AS MANY MILES AS THE FIRST FAILURE.*AK

NHTSA ID
755701
Incident
Feb 21, 2001
Brakes
Filed Dec 14, 2001

DISC ROTOR IS WARPED BEYOND USABILITY, MANUFACTURER DENIES RESPONSIBILITY IN SUPPLYING A REPLACEMENT. MOTORCYCLE IS UNSAFE TO RIDE AT LOW SPEEDS DUE TO THIS DEFECT.*AK

NHTSA ID
755659
Incident
May 5, 2001
Brakes
Filed Dec 4, 2001

I HAVE TWO SUCH VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPED ON BOTH VEHICLES AT 10,000 TO 12,000 MILES. ONE VEHICLE HAD ROTORS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS REFUSED WARRANTY AS IT WAS MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD. THE WARRANTY PERIOD WAS ADVERTISED AS THREE YEARS. THE ROTOR WARPAGE ISSUE IS A SAFETY ISSUE, IRRESPECTIVE OF MILEAGE OR AGE. *AK

NHTSA ID
755265
Incident
Feb 1, 2001

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1998Viewing520—
1997220—

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.