VESPA OF AMER. CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by VESPA OF AMER. CORP. in 1978. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 13, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL/MOTORCYCLE

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN RELEASED DUE TO CONGEALING OF LUBRICANTS USED IN THE THROTTLE CABLE.

NHTSA ID: 78V055000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT, DISASSEMBLE, AND LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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