Other: labelsRecall 01V-004 · 2000 Monto Avanti
J&J SALES, INC. recall 01V-004 covers 777 2000 Monto Avanti for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V004000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MOPEDS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH DOT CERTIFICATIONS. AN INCORRECT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) WAS STAMPED INTO THE STEEL BOSS ON THE FRAME AT JUNCTION OF THE FRAME TO THE STEERING YOLK TUBE; A MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION LABEL IS MISSING; AND THE CONSUMER INFORMATION ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL IS MISSING.
The risk
THESE ERRORS WILL AFFECT THE REGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT VIN IDENTIFICATIONS AND A MANUFACTURER ID LABEL WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE STEERING YOLK TUBE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT J&J AT 1-623-931-4060.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.