Drum: shoes/liningsRecall 77V-136 · Herdan vehicles
HERDAN CORPORATION recall 77V-136 covers 15 Herdan vehicles for a drum: shoes/linings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V136000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS" AND NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE BRAKE LININGS ON THESE VEHICLES CANNOT BE CHECKED WITHOUT REMOVING THE WHEELS.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL DRILL A HOLE IN THE BRAKE BACKING PLATE TO FACILITATE CHECKING OF THE BRAKE LININGS. LABELS WILL BE INSTALLED TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE CHOKE, IGNITION SWITCH, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, TACHOMETER, RESERVE GAS TOP, HORN, AND LIGHTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE LININGS COULD DETERIORATE DUE TO DIFFICULTY INCHECKING AND MAINTAINING THEM AND THE LACK OF PROPER LABELING OF CONTROLS COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT IF RIDER IS NOT COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH THE VEHICLE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.