Rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorRecall 79V-202 · 1977–1978 Garelli Garelli
AMERICAN GARELLI EAST,LTD recall 79V-202 covers 12,578 1977–1978 Garelli Garelli for a rearview mirrors/devices: exterior problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V202000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MIRROR THAT IS LESS THAN 12.5 SQUARE INCHES IN REFLECTIVE SURFACE AREA OR THE MIRROR MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ENTIRELY. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS".
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING MIRROR OR INSTALL ONE, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; REARVIEW MIRRORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USE OF A REARVIEW MIRROR WITH AN INADEQUATE REFLECTIVESURFACE AREA, OR COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A REARVIEW MIRROR, COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
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 February 1, 1977 to December 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.