MOTOBECANE AMERICA, LTD.: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by MOTOBECANE AMERICA, LTD. in 1980. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1979

1980

July 23, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:UNKNOWN TYPE

VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 108 AND 122, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT", AND "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS", RESPECTIVELY. VEHICLES ARE CAPABLE OF SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH ALTHOUGH LIGHTING AND BRAKING SYSTEMS ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR SAFE OPERATION AT THESE SPEEDS.

NHTSA ID: 80V097000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 32,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE WILL BE MODIFIED BY INSTALLING A RING WEDGE BLOCK IN THE AUTOMATIC GEAR CHANGE TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM ATTAINABLE SPEED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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