TiresRecall 78V-183 · Garelli vehicles
AMERICAN GARELLI EAST,LTD recall 78V-183 covers 290 Garelli vehicles for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on August 18, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V183000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
TIRES INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THESE VEHICLES HAVE A 370 LB. REAR LOAD RATING, WHILE THE REAR TIRE IS RATED FOR A 290 LB. LOAD. IF VEHICLE IS LOADED BEYOND THE TIRE LOAD LIMIT, A TIRE FAILURE MAY OCCUR IN SERVICE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TIRE WITH A LOAD RATING OF 370 LBS. AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: TIRES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TIRE FAILURE COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.