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NHTSARecalled Apr 14, 1998 · #98V078000

MOTO AMERICA/PASSENGER SEAT LATCH

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LATCH SECURING THE PASSENGER SEAT ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SEAT AND PASSENGER TO FALL OFF THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE PASSENGER COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.

Product details

Product
MOTO AMERICA/PASSENGER SEAT LATCH
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
MOTO AMERICA INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SEATS WITH A NEW SEAT THAT INCORPORATES AN IMPROVED LATCH MECHANISM AND A MORE RIGID BASE. IN ADDITION, SOME BODY WORK AROUND THE PASSENGER SEAT WILL BE REMOVED SO THAT THE REPLACEMENT SEAT WILL FIT PROPERLY.

View the official CPSC notice