Recall 81V-059: 1977–1978 Malaguti Commuter 2
MALAGUTI OF AMERICA, INC. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 1981, covering about 1,549 vehicles.
The problem
Some vehicles may have been equipped with undersized mirrors which fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rear view mirrors". In addition, the certification label may contain incorrect tire and rim information.
The fix
Owners are being sent the proper mirror and vehicle identification tag with the owner letter. Owners are advised to complete the replacement as soon as possible.
Notes
Vehicle description: mopeds.system: visual; mirror and equipment; certification label.consequences of defect: insufficient rearward visibility may prevent safeoperation of the vehicle and lead to an accident. Inaccurate tire and riminformation will prevent the owner from completing proper maintenance of tireinflation and replacement which may lead to a loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MALAGUTI OF AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 81V059000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Malaguti Commuter 2 | 1977, 1978 | All 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 81V-059?
Some vehicles may have been equipped with undersized mirrors which fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rear view mirrors". In addition, the certification label may contain incorrect tire and rim information.
How is recall 81V-059 fixed?
Owners are being sent the proper mirror and vehicle identification tag with the owner letter. Owners are advised to complete the replacement as soon as possible.
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.