Reported Sep 12, 19793,989 vehicles affectedVETTERBuilt Jun 1, 1979 – Aug 1, 1979
The defect
The material used for the headlight chrome ring retaining blade of the headlight nacelle IS weak. As a result, the outside ring may vibrate free and allow the headlight to fall from the fairing.
The remedy
The dealer will replace the headlight nacelle free of charge.
Vehicle category: motorcycles.system: lighting and communications; headlight nacelle, part no. 110140107.Consequences of defect: if headlight should fall out while vehicle IS driven atnight or in extreme weather conditions, loss of visibility and a vehicleaccident could occur.note: the motorcycle must not be used with a defective headlight nacelle. Ducttape can be used to secure the outside chrome ring to the headlight nacellewhile the motorcycle IS driven to the dealer.