COLUMBIA BODY & EQUIP. CO: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by COLUMBIA BODY & EQUIP. CO in 1980. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

June 17, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:DRUM

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.

NHTSA ID: 80V074000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 5,376

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF A BRAKE DRUM IS MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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