VESPA OF AMER. CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by VESPA OF AMER. CORP. in 1981. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 20, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS:RIM BASE

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V126000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 2,603

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

UPON INSPECTION, DEFECTIVE RIMS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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