V7 Classic Recall Notice

[swindsor]

I just received a recall notice for my V7 Classic (2010).

To replace the Vac Canister due to tank issues with ethanol.

Anyone know more about this?

[roofus]

I have a 2010 Cafe. I imagine it is subject to the recall too but I have not received a notice yet. Harper's MG in the US posted something on one of the forums about having the canisters in stock for thia replacement. I will try and track that post down.

[roofus]

check this out:

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=50658.0

[swindsor]

Thank you for the link. That explains why my tank was slipping and shifting on the mounts.

Scott

[ItalianSpiderman]

Also check this thread: http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=50999.0

The recall is to replace a 'check valve' on the U.S. evap system that keeps the plastic fuel tank from under or over pressurization. Unfortunately, tanks are also deforming due to other causes and this fix will not do anything about that.

[JCD]

I would assume Moto Guzzi would replace a distorted tank under a factory warranty situation? I just got the notice and have also found 3 places on the right side of my tank and around the filler neck that have distorted. Has anyone had trouble getting a tank replaced for this issue?
JCD

[swindsor]

Well...... It's been three months since I contacted my local dealer to get this fixed. They finally contacted me and said they had received the part for the recall. I made an appointment to have it done and took my bike in. They had it for a week and.... yup, it's still not done. Not sure if MG has issues getting the parts needed to the dealer or if I just have a really bad dealer. I mean they have had it for a week....It's a one hour fix....and can't get it done.
Now I realize part of my problem is that this was the first great weekend that we have had this year and everyone was riding except for on V7C in Spokane......sigh.
Just hope others are getting better service from MG that I have.

[mwrenn]

Well...... It's been three months since I contacted my local dealer to get this fixed. They finally contacted me and said they had received the part for the recall. I made an appointment to have it done and took my bike in. They had it for a week and.... yup, it's still not done. Not sure if MG has issues getting the parts needed to the dealer or if I just have a really bad dealer. I mean they have had it for a week....It's a one hour fix....and can't get it done.
Now I realize part of my problem is that this was the first great weekend that we have had this year and everyone was riding except for on V7C in Spokane......sigh.
Just hope others are getting better service from MG that I have.

If I were you I would go pick up your bike and write a letter to Moto Guzzi N.A. and tell them you couldn't get your bike fixed at that dealer. Life is too short to put up with poor service like that.

[oldmanjob]

Well...... It's been three months since I contacted my local dealer to get this fixed. They finally contacted me and said they had received the part for the recall. I made an appointment to have it done and took my bike in. They had it for a week and.... yup, it's still not done. Not sure if MG has issues getting the parts needed to the dealer or if I just have a really bad dealer. I mean they have had it for a week....It's a one hour fix....and can't get it done.
Now I realize part of my problem is that this was the first great weekend that we have had this year and everyone was riding except for on V7C in Spokane......sigh.
Just hope others are getting better service from MG that I have.

Something is rotten here as it is a 5 minute fix. Take your bike to another dealer.

Bill

[Perazzimx14]

Fix it yourself. Two 1/2" diameter hose clamps and a 1/4" x 1/4" barbed fitting from any automotive parts store will get you fixed up. Remove the factory check valve throw it in the nearest trash can and coupling the hosed together with the hose clamps and the barbed fitting. Done! Now you never have to worry about the check valve again.