Recall 79V173000
Equipment › Other › Labels — Motobecane · reported 13 Jul 1979 · 10,854 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN LABELS IDENTIFYING THE MANUAL CHOKES. THIS ABSENCE CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS".
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE MANUAL CHOKE LABEL WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN INABILITY TO LOCATE DESIRED CONTROLS BY ANUNFAMILIAR OPERATOR COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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