Recall 80V097000: Motobecane america, ltd.

Report received

Jul 23, 1980

Manufacturer

Motobecane america, ltd.

Potentially affected

32,000vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 108 and 122, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment", and "motorcycle brake systems", respectively. Vehicles are capable of speeds in excess of 30 mph although lighting and braking systems are not adequate for safe operation at these speeds.

Remedy

Vehicle will be modified by installing a ring wedge block in the automatic gear change to reduce the maximum attainable speed.