Exterior lightingRecall 77V-030 · Hercules vehicles
NURENBERGER HERCULES-WERK recall 77V-030 covers 223 Hercules vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V030000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH HEADLIGHTS THAT FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". ALSO, THE TAIL, STOP AND LICENSE PLATE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT INSTALLED AND RED AND YELLOW SIDE REFLECTORS WERE OMITTED.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAFETY STANDARD, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; TAIL, STOP AND LICENSE PLATE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INADEQUATE HEADLIGHTS AND MISSING REFLECTORS AND TAIL,STOP AND LICENSE PLATE ASSEMBLY CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD WHICH COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.