Sportsmobile 1977–1979 Structure recall
Recalled April 25, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V050000 · Sportsmobile
Remedy
DEALER WILL SEND OWNER A MECHANICAL OVER CENTER LATCH TYPE LOCK TO BE INSTALLED BY OWNER OR BY DEALER FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
113 units
Description
THE FRONT RETAINER STRAP FOR THE EXPANDABLE TOP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE SIDE RETAINER LOCK DOWNS MAY EVENTUALLY FAIL AND THE TOP COULD RISE TO THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION.
What to do
DEALER WILL SEND OWNER A MECHANICAL OVER CENTER LATCH TYPE LOCK TO BE INSTALLED BY OWNER OR BY DEALER FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Sportsmobile SPORTSMOBILE
Manufacturer(s)
SPORTSMOBILE TEXAS, INC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →