NHTSA campaign 98V078000

MOTO AMERICA INC. recall 98V078000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LATCH SECURING THE PASSENGER SEAT ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SEAT AND PASSENGER TO FALL OFF THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Reported 04/14/1998

What can happen

THE PASSENGER COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.

Repair

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SEATS WITH A NEW SEAT THAT INCORPORATES AN IMPROVED LATCH MECHANISM AND A MORE RIGID BASE. IN ADDITION, SOME BODY WORK AROUND THE PASSENGER SEAT WILL BE REMOVED SO THAT THE REPLACEMENT SEAT WILL FIT PROPERLY.

Components

  • Seats: Motorcycle

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.