Cycles Peugeot Recall 77V014000: Equipment, Other, Labels
NHTSA recall 77V014000 · announced January 1, 1977 · filed by Cycle Peugeot Usa · 751 units affected
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE WORD "FUEL" IS MISSING FROM THE LABEL FOR THE FUEL TANK SHUT-OFF VALVE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". DUE TO THIS OMISSION, THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SHUT-OFF VALVE TO STOP THE FLOW OF FUEL FROM THE TANK.
What to do
OWNER WILL BE SENT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION LABEL. THIS MAY BE INSTALLED BY THE OWNER OR BY THE DEALER, IF PREFERRED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL LEAK, IF THE OPERATOR CANNOTLOCATE THE SHUT-OFF VALVE AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULDIGNITE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.