Structure: bodyRecall 80V-050 · 1977–1979 Sportsmobile Sportsmobile
SPORTSMOBILE, INC. recall 80V-050 covers 113 1977–1979 Sportsmobile Sportsmobile for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V050000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE FRONT RETAINER STRAP FOR THE EXPANDABLE TOP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE SIDE RETAINER LOCK DOWNS MAY EVENTUALLY FAIL AND THE TOP COULD RISE TO THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION.
The fix
DEALER WILL SEND OWNER A MECHANICAL OVER CENTER LATCH TYPE LOCK TO BE INSTALLED BY OWNER OR BY DEALER FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH PENTHOUSE EXPANDABLE TOPS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; EXPANDABLE TOP, RETAINER STRAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TOP COULD RISE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, 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 January 1, 1977 to July 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- POSSIBLE AWNING FAILURENHTSA