VESPA P200E 1978: WHEELS:RIM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V126000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VESPA | P200E | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-10-27 | 1981-10-20 | 1981-10-27 |
Production Dates: 1978-03-01 - 1978-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: VESPA OF AMER. CORP.
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2603
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
UPON INSPECTION, DEFECTIVE RIMS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS AND MOTORSCOOTERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RIM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THE WHEEL RIM DURING OPERATION COULD CAUSE LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
