Other: labelsRecall 79V-172 · 1977–1979 Motobecane Motobecane
MOTOBECANE AMERICA, LTD. recall 79V-172 covers 41,207 1977–1979 Motobecane Motobecane for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE TIRE, RIM AND INFLATION MANUAL CHOKE LABELS ARE MISSING FROM THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS", AND 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS".
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE MISSING LABELS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: LABELS AND CERTIFICATION; TIRE, RIM AND INFLATION INFORMATION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERLOADING THE VEHICLE WITH UNDERINFLATED TIRES COULDOCCUR. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRES, LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1977 to June 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.