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NHTSA recall 80V050000

Structure › Body

Sportsmobile Sportsmobile

Reported Apr 25, 1980113 vehicles affectedSPORTSMOBILE, INC.Built Jan 1, 1977 – Jul 1, 1979

The defect

The front retainer strap for the expandable top may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. The side retainer lock downs may eventually fail and the top could rise to the fully extended position.

The remedy

Dealer will send owner a mechanical over center latch type lock to be installed by owner or by dealer free of charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Sportsmobile Sportsmobile
197719781979

Notes

Vehicle description: vans equipped with penthouse expandable tops.system: equipment; expandable top, retainer strap.consequences of defect: the top could rise without prior warning, causing lossof vehicle control and, possibly, an accident.