Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V163000 Reported December 10, 1980

Visual systems:mirrors:other

Derbi Motor Corp. America · Visibility · 2,917 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80V163000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
2,917
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 10, 1980

Defect Summary

The rearview mirror of the involved mopeds has only 11.6 square inches of reflective surface. This fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors", which requires 12.6 inches of reflective surface.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and replace all involved mirrors with correct sized mirrors at no charge. The new mirrors will be 14.5 squarre inches in area.

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 Derbi Motor Corp. America dealer and reference recall ID 80V163000 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 80V163000

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

What is recall 80V163000?

NHTSA recall 80V163000 was issued by Derbi Motor Corp. America on December 10, 1980. It addresses: Visual systems:mirrors:other. The recall affects approximately 2,917 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Derbi Motor Corp. America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V163000 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.