Columbia Recall 80V074000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Drum

NHTSA recall 80V074000 · announced June 17, 1980 · filed by Columbia Mfg. Co. · 5,376 units affected

The problem

VEHICLES MAY NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS", WHICH REQUIRES THAT EACH OF THE MOPEDS BE EQUIPPED WITH TWO INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMS. ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE STEEL BRAKE DRUM MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT OF EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR WHEEL HUB.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF A BRAKE DRUM IS MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE DRUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OMISSION OF A BRAKE DRUM WILL RESULT IN A COMPLETE LACKOF BRAKING CAPABILITY IN EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS. LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: OWNER MAY CHECK THE VEHICLE BY SQUEEZING THE BRAKE LEVERS. IF THE LEVERCOMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE HANDLE BAR GRIP, A BRAKE DRUM MAY BE MISSING ANDMOPED SHOULD BE REPAIRED BEFORE FURTHER OPERATION.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Columbia Commuter
• 1980 Columbia Imperial
• 1980 Columbia Open Road
• 1980 Columbia Western Flyer

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