Vehicle recall 78V041000 · February 22, 1978
1977-1978 Transamerican Lazer Sport 50
The front fender bracket may break in some instances as a result of metal fatigue, brought on by normal operational vibrations.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front fender bracket may break in some instances as a result of metal fatigue, brought on by normal operational vibrations.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the front fender brackets on all involved vehicles without charge to owners.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: mopeds.system: structure; fender.consequences of defect: this condition may cause damage to the front wheel ofthe vehicle and may cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V041000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 22, 1978
- Filed by
- TRANSAMERICAN ROOSEVELT
- Owner notification
- February 16, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,083
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Transamerican Lazer Sport 50 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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