Vehicle recall 79V190000 · August 14, 1979

1977-1978 Tomos Tomos

The involved vehicles are not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars".

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

Summary: The involved vehicles are not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars". Tire and rim information labels were not installed as required. Also, rearview mirrors do not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors".
Remedy: Certification labels and new mirrors will be installed by the dealer free of charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: mopeds.system: equipment; certification labels. Visual; rearview mirrors, exterior.consequences of defect: lack of tire and rim information label could lead tothe selection of incorrect rims as replacement parts and incorrect inflationpressures. This would create an unsafe driving condition that could result in avehicle accident. Also, rearview mirrors do not provide the proper amount ofreflective surface area. Reduced rear visibility could cause an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V190000
Reported to NHTSA: August 14, 1979
Filed by: UNITED TRADE REP(TOMOS)
Owner notification: October 15, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 17,722
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

Recall 79V190000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Tomos Tomos (1977-1978): 1978, 1977

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