| Make : COLUMBIA | Model : WESTERN FLYER | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19790901 - 19800101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V074000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800609 | Date Received by ODI: 19800617 | Date Added to Database: 19800729 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COLUMBIA MFG. CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COLUMBIA BODY & EQUIP. CO | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5376 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF A BRAKE DRUM IS MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 122 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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