Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 80V-063 · 1977–1980 Sportsmobile Sportsmobile
SPORTSMOBILE, INC. recall 80V-063 covers 155 1977–1980 Sportsmobile Sportsmobile for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY BEDS MAY FALL TO FLOOR WHEN USED, DUE TO FATIGUING AND BREAKING OF THE BED SUPPORT BRACKETS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO REINFORCING BRACKETS TO THE TWO REAR ENDS OF THE BED SUPPORT RAILS, OR OWNER HAS OPTION OF INSTALLING THEM HIMSELF AND DEALER WILL REIMBURSE OWNER FOR INSTALLATION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; BED SUPPORTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE INJURIES TO THE BED OCCUPANTS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE BED UNTIL THE SUPPORTS ARE MODIFIED.
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 May 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.