Vehicle recall 76V131000 · August 26, 1976

1976 Universal Garellial

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Univeral campaign no n/a.vehicles failed to meet requirements of federalmotor vehicle standard NOS.108, 122, 123.THE headlamp and taillamp andtaillamp output was less than required by standard 108.THE rear stop lamp andamber side reflectors were omitted from vehicles.visual brake lininginspection capability is not available as required by standard NO.122.HORNSWITCH location, fuel tank shut-off valve function, and control switchesidentification do not meet the requirements of standard NO.123.(correctvehicle to meet the requirements of standard NOS.108, 122, 123.) moped.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V131000
Reported to NHTSA: August 26, 1976
Filed by: UNIVERSAL MOPED IMPORTS
Vehicles potentially affected: 250
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 76V131000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Universal Garellial (1976): 1976

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