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NHTSARecalled Mar 13, 1978 · #78V055000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL/MOTORCYCLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL/MOTORCYCLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
VESPA OF AMER. CORP.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT, DISASSEMBLE, AND LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice