Power train: manual transmissionRecall 80V-097 · 1975–1980 Motobecane Mobylette

MOTOBECANE AMERICA, LTD. recall 80V-097 covers 32,000 1975–1980 Motobecane Mobylette for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected32,0001 model

ReportedJul 23, 1980Owners notified Aug 1, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

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.

What to do

The fix

VEHICLE WILL BE MODIFIED BY INSTALLING A RING WEDGE BLOCK IN THE AUTOMATIC GEAR CHANGE 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Motobecane Mobylette1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Built from July 1, 1975 to June 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.