Other: labelsRecall 79V-173 · 1974–1978 Motobecane Motobecane

MOTOBECANE AMERICA, LTD. recall 79V-173 covers 10,854 1974–1978 Motobecane Motobecane for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected10,8541 model

ReportedJul 13, 1979Owners notified Aug 17, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN LABELS IDENTIFYING THE MANUAL CHOKES. THIS ABSENCE CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS".

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE MANUAL CHOKE LABEL WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN INABILITY TO LOCATE DESIRED CONTROLS BY ANUNFAMILIAR OPERATOR COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Motobecane Motobecane1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

Built from September 1, 1974 to June 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.