2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2013-07-24 · campaign 13V323000 · 680 vehicles
Defect: Piaggio Group Americas (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX 1200 motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2012, through April 10, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 25, 2012, through March 21, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 26, 2012, through April 29, 2013. Due to a manufacturing fault, the rear suspension connecting links could fracture.
Risk: If the rear suspension links fail while riding, the rear suspension would suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Piaggio will notify owners, and Moto Guzzi dealers will replace the rear suspension connecting links on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2013. Owners may contact Piaggio at 1-877-696-6864.
What owners report
2016-06-06 · Engine · 2,900 mi“all 8v engines made by moto guzzi from 2009 to 2012 had flat lifters that are prone to failing. the only way there has not been an accident is they warn by being very noisy and owners repair them. piaggio, who owns moto guzzi, takes each case separately and my or may not warranty them plus takes months at times to decide many times leaving the ow…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.