Rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorRecall 81V-059 · 1977–1978 Malaguti Commuter 2
MALAGUTI OF AMERICA, INC. recall 81V-059 covers 1,549 1977–1978 Malaguti Commuter 2 for a rearview mirrors/devices: exterior problem, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH UNDERSIZED MIRRORS WHICH FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REAR VIEW MIRRORS". IN ADDITION, THE CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT TIRE AND RIM INFORMATION.
The fix
OWNERS ARE BEING SENT THE PROPER MIRROR AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION TAG WITH THE OWNER LETTER. OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO COMPLETE THE REPLACEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; MIRROR AND EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INSUFFICIENT REARWARD VISIBILITY MAY PREVENT SAFEOPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. INACCURATE TIRE AND RIMINFORMATION WILL PREVENT THE OWNER FROM COMPLETING PROPER MAINTENANCE OF TIREINFLATION AND REPLACEMENT WHICH MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
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 February 1, 1977 to June 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.