Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 78V-184 · 1975–1976 Garelli Eureka
AMERICAN GARELLI EAST,LTD recall 78V-184 covers 2,515 1975–1976 Garelli Eureka for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on August 18, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V184000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS", DUE TO THE INABILITY TO INSPECT THE BRAKE LINING FOR EXTENSIVE WEAR. EXTENSIVE BRAKE LINING WEAR MAY PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BRAKING PROPERLY.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT FOR BRAKE LINING WEAR AND WILL PROVIDE FOR FUTURE VISUAL INSPECTION OF BRAKE LININGS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE BACKING PLATE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A BRAKE MALFUNCTION MAY LEAD TO 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.