Vehicle recall 80V096000 · July 23, 1980
1977-1979 Peugeot 103-U3
Vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 108 and 122, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment", and "motorcycle brake systems",…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 108 and 122, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment", and "motorcycle brake systems", respectively. Vehicles are capable of speeds in excess of 30 MPH although lighting and braking systems are not adequate for safe operation at these speeds.
- Remedy
- Vehicle will be modified by replacing the inner discs in the silencer of the exhaust system to reduce the maximum attainable speed.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: mopeds.system: lighting and communications; service brakes.consequences of defect: vehicle operation at unsafe speeds could result inaccident and personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V096000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 23, 1980
- Filed by
- CYCLE PEUGEOT USA
- Owner notification
- August 12, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,541
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peugeot 103-U3 (1977-1979): 1979, 1978, 1977
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