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Vehicle recall 78V184000 · August 18, 1978

1975-1976 Garelli Eureka

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…

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

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.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect for brake lining wear and will provide for future visual inspection of brake linings.
Notes
Vehicle description: mopeds.system: service brakes; brake backing plate.consequences of defect: a brake malfunction may lead to loss of vehicle controland an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
78V184000
Reported to NHTSA
August 18, 1978
Filed by
AMERICAN GARELLI EAST,LTD
Vehicles potentially affected
2,515
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 78V184000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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