Foundation components: drumRecall 80V-074 · Columbia vehicles
COLUMBIA MFG. CO. recall 80V-074 covers 5,376 Columbia vehicles for a foundation components: drum problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V074000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLES MAY NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS", WHICH REQUIRES THAT EACH OF THE MOPEDS BE EQUIPPED WITH TWO INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMS. ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE STEEL BRAKE DRUM MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT OF EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR WHEEL HUB.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF A BRAKE DRUM IS MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE DRUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OMISSION OF A BRAKE DRUM WILL RESULT IN A COMPLETE LACKOF BRAKING CAPABILITY IN EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS. LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: OWNER MAY CHECK THE VEHICLE BY SQUEEZING THE BRAKE LEVERS. IF THE LEVERCOMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE HANDLE BAR GRIP, A BRAKE DRUM MAY BE MISSING ANDMOPED SHOULD BE REPAIRED BEFORE FURTHER OPERATION.
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, 1979 to January 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.