| Make : VESPA | Model : VESPA | Year : 1975 |
| Build Dates : 19760601 - 19760901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V055000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780125 | Date Received by ODI: 19780313 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VESPA OF AMER. CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VESPA OF AMER. CORP. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN RELEASED DUE TO CONGEALING OF LUBRICANTS USED IN THE THROTTLE CABLE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT, DISASSEMBLE, AND LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 123 | |
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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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