Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V074000 Reported June 17, 1980

Brakes:mechanical service:drum

Columbia Body & Equip. Co · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 5,376 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80V074000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
5,376
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 17, 1980

Defect Summary

Vehicles may not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems", which requires that each of the mopeds be equipped with two independently activated service brake systems. On the involved vehicles, the steel brake drum may have been left out of either the front or rear wheel hub.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if a brake drum is missing, will replace the entire wheel assembly without 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 Columbia Body & Equip. Co dealer and reference recall ID 80V074000 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 80V074000

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

What is recall 80V074000?

NHTSA recall 80V074000 was issued by Columbia Body & Equip. Co on June 17, 1980. It addresses: Brakes:mechanical service:drum. The recall affects approximately 5,376 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Columbia Body & Equip. Co dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V074000 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.