Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V041000 Reported March 23, 1977

Electrical system:ignition:other part

Sparta Manufacturing Corp. · Electrical System · 209 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77V041000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
209
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 23, 1977

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 123, "motorcycle controls and displays". The engine stop switch on these vehicles is located on the left handle bar instead of the right handle bar.

Corrective Action

Dealer will relocate the switch, free of charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Sparta Manufacturing Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 77V041000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 77V041000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 77V041000?

NHTSA recall 77V041000 was issued by Sparta Manufacturing Corp. on March 23, 1977. It addresses: Electrical system:ignition:other part. The recall affects approximately 209 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sparta Manufacturing Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V041000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.