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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum (Columbia)

Vehicle recall 80V-074. NHTSA received COLUMBIA MFG. CO.’s report on Jun 17, 1980.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received COLUMBIA MFG. CO.’s report on Jun 17, 1980. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 27, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The notice gives no hazard in a field of its own.

VEHICLES MAY NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, “MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS”, WHICH REQUIRES THAT EACH OF THE MOPEDS BE EQUIPPED WITH TWO INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMS.

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE STEEL BRAKE DRUM MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT OF EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR WHEEL HUB.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum.

What should you do?

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF A BRAKE DRUM IS MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOPEDS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE DRUM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OMISSION OF A BRAKE DRUM WILL RESULT IN A COMPLETE LACKOF BRAKING CAPABILITY IN EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS. LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: OWNER MAY CHECK THE VEHICLE BY SQUEEZING THE BRAKE LEVERS. IF THE LEVERCOMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE HANDLE BAR GRIP, A BRAKE DRUM MAY BE MISSING ANDMOPED SHOULD BE REPAIRED BEFORE FURTHER OPERATION.
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 5,376 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Columbia Open Roadand 1980, before the model years listed here
  • Columbia Commuterand 1980, before the model years listed here
  • Columbia Imperialand 1980, before the model years listed here
  • Columbia Western Flyerand 1980, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by COLUMBIA MFG. CO..
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 27, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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