| Make : VESPA | Model : P200E | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19780301 - 19780501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V126000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19811027 | Date Received by ODI: 19811020 | Date Added to Database: 19811027 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VESPA OF AMER. CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VESPA OF AMER. CORP. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2603 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
WHEEL RIMS MAY HAVE A 90 DEGREE STAMP CREASE ALONG THE CURVATURE. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE LOAD STRESSES TO BE CONCENTRATED ON THE CREASE INSTEAD OF BEING EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED. FATIGUE CRACKING MAY DEVELOP AND COULD LEAD TO RIM SEPARATION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, DEFECTIVE RIMS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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