Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V184000 Reported August 18, 1978

Brakes:mechanical service:motorcycles only

American Garelli East,ltd · N/A · 2,515 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V184000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,515
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 18, 1978

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems", due to the inability to inspect the brake lining for extensive wear. Extensive brake lining wear may prevent the vehicle from braking properly.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect for brake lining wear and will provide for future visual inspection of brake linings.

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 American Garelli East,ltd dealer and reference recall ID 78V184000 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 78V184000

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

What is recall 78V184000?

NHTSA recall 78V184000 was issued by American Garelli East,ltd on August 18, 1978. It addresses: Brakes:mechanical service:motorcycles only. The recall affects approximately 2,515 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized American Garelli East,ltd dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V184000 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.