Moto America Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V078000 by Moto America Inc.. Includes 289 affected units, MOTO AMERICA/PASSENGER SEAT LATCH, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the latch securing the passenger seat on these motorcycles can fail allowing the seat and passenger to fall off the rear of the motorcycle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these seats with a new seat that incorporates an improved latch mechanism and a more rigid base. in addition, some body work around the passenger seat will be removed so that the replacement seat will fit properly.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V078000

Manufacturer: Moto America Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-04-14T00:00:00

Subject: Moto america/passenger seat latch

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 289

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the latch securing the passenger seat on these motorcycles can fail allowing the seat and passenger to fall off the rear of the motorcycle.

Consequence Summary: The passenger could sustain serious injuries or death.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace these seats with a new seat that incorporates an improved latch mechanism and a more rigid base. in addition, some body work around the passenger seat will be removed so that the replacement seat will fit properly.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-c2nb-88ur.d9p2

NHTSA ID: 98V078000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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