Visibility: rearview mirrors/devicesRecall 83V-003 · Fantic vehicles
COLUMBUS CYCLE recall 83V-003 covers 308 Fantic vehicles for a visibility: rearview mirrors/devices problem, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE REAR VIEW IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH AND FAILS TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 111, "REAR VIEW MIRRORS", WHICH STATES THAT A MIRROR MUST HAVE NO LESS THAN 12.5 SQUARE INCHES OF SURFACE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL MIRROR FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; EXTERNAL REAR VIEW MIRROR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INSUFFICIENT REAR VIEW VISION IS ACHIEVED WITH THEORIGINAL MIRROR. THIS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT.
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 May 1, 1980 to May 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.