Vespa Of Amer. Corp. | NHTSA Recall #78V055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V055000 by Vespa Of Amer. Corp.. Includes 3,000 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL/MOTORCYCLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 123, "motorcycle controls and displays". The throttle fails to return to idle when released due to congealing of lubricants used in the throttle cable.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect, disassemble, and lubricate the throttle cable to correct the problem, without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V055000

Manufacturer: Vespa Of Amer. Corp.

Report Received Date: 1978-03-13T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control/motorcycle

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 3,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 123, "motorcycle controls and displays". The throttle fails to return to idle when released due to congealing of lubricants used in the throttle cable.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect, disassemble, and lubricate the throttle cable to correct the problem, without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gwhj-4524-k3v8

NHTSA ID: 78V055000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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