Piaggio issued a recall notice on its "Top Case" accessory for use on the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 motorcycle.

Here's the full text of the recall notice...

Make / Models / Model/Build Years:
MOTO GUZZI / NORGE / 2007-2008

Manufacturer : PIAGGIO USA, INC.

Mfr's Report Date : MAR 18, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E025000 N/A

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 128

Summary: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 128 AFTERMARKET TOP CASES SOLD AS AN 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.

Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE TOP CASE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE.

Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY TOP CASES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON MOTO GUZZI MOTORCYCLES.

Labels: Moto Guzzi Recalls