Exterior lightingRecall 80V-096 · 1977–1979 Peugeot 103-U3
CYCLE PEUGEOT USA recall 80V-096 covers 9,541 1977–1979 Peugeot 103-U3 for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 108 AND 122, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT", AND "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS", RESPECTIVELY. VEHICLES ARE CAPABLE OF SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH ALTHOUGH LIGHTING AND BRAKING SYSTEMS ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR SAFE OPERATION AT THESE SPEEDS.
The fix
VEHICLE WILL BE MODIFIED BY REPLACING THE INNER DISCS IN THE SILENCER OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM ATTAINABLE SPEED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; SERVICE BRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE OPERATION AT UNSAFE SPEEDS COULD RESULT INACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
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, 1977 to April 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.