The defect
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V 85 TT motorcycles. The footrest mounting pin retaining clip may break, allowing the pin to disconnect and the footrest to fall off the motorcycle.
The risk
A footrest that falls off while the motorcycle is in motion may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the retaining rings on all four footrests. If any of the clips are found to be defective, the dealer will replace the retaining clips on all four footrest pins, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PGJZZQ1905.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Moto Guzzi V85 TT | 2020 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moto Guzzi V85 TT | 2020 | 1 | 2 |
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121 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the equipment; Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. filed 16 campaigns in all.
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| 19V902000 18 Dec 2019 | Forest River, Inc. |
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019