Sparta Recall 77V041000: Electrical System, Ignition

NHTSA recall 77V041000 · announced March 23, 1977 · filed by Sparta Incorporated · 209 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES IS LOCATED ON THE LEFT HANDLE BAR INSTEAD OF THE RIGHT HANDLE BAR.

What to do

DEALER WILL RELOCATE THE SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IF THE ENGINE STOP BUTTONCANNOT BE IMMEDIATELY LOCATED, AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 Sparta Buddy
• 1976 Sparta Buddy
• 1977 Sparta Buddy
• 1978 Sparta Buddy
• 1975 Sparta Deluxe
• 1976 Sparta Deluxe
• 1977 Sparta Deluxe
• 1978 Sparta Deluxe

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.