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Vehicle recall 80V063000 · June 2, 1980

1977-1980 Sportsmobile Sportsmobile

The optional accessory beds may fall to floor when used, due to fatiguing and breaking of the bed support brackets.

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

Summary
The optional accessory beds may fall to floor when used, due to fatiguing and breaking of the bed support brackets.
Remedy
Dealer will install two reinforcing brackets to the two rear ends of the bed support rails, or owner has option of installing them himself and dealer will reimburse owner for installation.
Notes
Vehicle description: vans.system: equipment; bed supports.consequences of defect: this could cause injuries to the bed occupants.note: owner is advised not to use the bed until the supports are modified.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
80V063000
Reported to NHTSA
June 2, 1980
Filed by
SPORTSMOBILE, INC.
Owner notification
May 23, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected
155
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Recall 80V063000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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