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NHTSARecalled Oct 20, 1981 · #81V126000

WHEELS:RIM BASE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

WHEEL RIMS MAY HAVE A 90 DEGREE STAMP CREASE ALONG THE CURVATURE. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE LOAD STRESSES TO BE CONCENTRATED ON THE CREASE INSTEAD OF BEING EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED. FATIGUE CRACKING MAY DEVELOP AND COULD LEAD TO RIM SEPARATION.

Product details

Product
WHEELS:RIM BASE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
VESPA OF AMER. CORP.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

UPON INSPECTION, DEFECTIVE RIMS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice