SPORTSMOBILE UNSPECIFIED 1979: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V050000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPORTSMOBILE | UNSPECIFIED | 1979 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1980-04-25 | 1980-05-15 |
Production Dates: 1977-01-01 - 1979-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: SPORTSMOBILE TEXAS, INC
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 113
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
DEALER WILL SEND OWNER A MECHANICAL OVER CENTER LATCH TYPE LOCK TO BE INSTALLED BY OWNER OR BY DEALER FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH PENTHOUSE EXPANDABLE TOPS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; EXPANDABLE TOP, RETAINER STRAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TOP COULD RISE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.
