NHTSA recall 80V096000
Exterior lighting
Peugeot 103-U3
Reported Jul 23, 19809,541 vehicles affectedCYCLE PEUGEOT USABuilt Sep 1, 1977 – Apr 1, 1979
The defect
Vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 108 and 122, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment", and "motorcycle brake systems", respectively. Vehicles are capable of speeds in excess of 30 mph although lighting and braking systems are not adequate for safe operation at these speeds.
The remedy
Vehicle will be modified by replacing the inner discs in the silencer of the exhaust system to reduce the maximum attainable speed.