| Make : SPORTSMOBILE | Model : SPORTSMOBILE | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19770101 - 19790701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V050000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19800425 | Date Added to Database: 19800515 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPORTSMOBILE, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPORTSMOBILE, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 113 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT RETAINER STRAP FOR THE EXPANDABLE TOP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE SIDE RETAINER LOCK DOWNS MAY EVENTUALLY FAIL AND THE TOP COULD RISE TO THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL SEND OWNER A MECHANICAL OVER CENTER LATCH TYPE LOCK TO BE INSTALLED BY OWNER OR BY DEALER FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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