Recall 80V-166: 1977–1980 Casal Futurmatic

CASAL MOTOR CORP.,USA recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Dec 11, 1980, covering about 499 vehicles.

NHTSA number
80V-166
Report date
Dec 11, 1980
Vehicles affected
499
Owners notified
Nov 25, 1980

The problem

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors", and no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars". The rearview mirror is undersized, tires are not labeled as required, and consumer information was not provided with the vehicle.

The fix

Inadequate mirror and tires will replaced and consumer information provided without charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: mopeds.system: visual systems; rearview mirror, equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: an undersized rearview mirror would reduce driver rearvisibility and incorrect labeling may lead to improper loads being put ontires. Either situation could contribute to an accident.

Recall details

ManufacturerCASAL MOTOR CORP.,USA
ComponentVisibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number80V166000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Casal Futurmatic1977, 1978, 1979, 1980All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 80V-166?

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors", and no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars". The rearview mirror is undersized, tires are not labeled as required, and consumer information was not provided with the vehicle.

How is recall 80V-166 fixed?

Inadequate mirror and tires will replaced and consumer information provided without charge to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.