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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sportsmobile Sportsmobile (1977-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
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