Columbia 1980 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled June 17, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V074000 · Columbia
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF A BRAKE DRUM IS MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
5,376 units
Description
VEHICLES MAY NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS", WHICH REQUIRES THAT EACH OF THE MOPEDS BE EQUIPPED WITH TWO INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMS. ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE STEEL BRAKE DRUM MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT OF EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR WHEEL HUB.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF A BRAKE DRUM IS MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
Columbia COMMUTER · Columbia IMPERIAL · Columbia OPEN ROAD · Columbia WESTERN FLYER
Manufacturer(s)
COLUMBIA BODY & EQUIP. CO
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →