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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Garelli Eureka (1975-1976): 1976, 1975
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