Motobecane Recall 79V173000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 79V173000 · announced July 13, 1979 · filed by Motobecane America, Ltd. · 10,854 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN LABELS IDENTIFYING THE MANUAL CHOKES. THIS ABSENCE CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS".

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE MANUAL CHOKE LABEL WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN INABILITY TO LOCATE DESIRED CONTROLS BY ANUNFAMILIAR OPERATOR COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1974 Motobecane Motobecane
• 1975 Motobecane Motobecane
• 1976 Motobecane Motobecane
• 1977 Motobecane Motobecane
• 1978 Motobecane Motobecane

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