1978 Cobra Motorcycle Recalls
A 1978 Cobra motorcycle may be recalled by the manufacturer and officially announced by the NHTSA or other government agencies due to defective products or materials, safety alerts, or other dangers to consumers. Choose a model to view a complete list
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A 1978 Cobra motorcycle may be recalled by the manufacturer and officially announced by the NHTSA or other government agencies due to defective products or materials, safety alerts, or other dangers to consumers. Choose a model to view a complete list of 1978 Cobra motorcycle recalls, the danger and consequence, and the solution offered by the manufacturer.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINE TO THE AUXILIARY GAS TANK CHANGEOVER SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE WRONG TERMINAL ON THE AUTOMOTIVE FUSE PANEL. ... more
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 08, 1978 |
| Model Affected: |
FIESTA |
| Units Affected: |
31 |
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Summary
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINE TO THE AUXILIARY GAS TANK CHANGEOVER SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE WRONG TERMINAL ON THE AUTOMOTIVE FUSE PANEL.
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IN-LINE FUSE TO ELIMINATE THE CHANCES OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, AT NO CHARGE.
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COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINE TO THE AUXILIARY GAS TANK CHANGEOVER SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE WRONG TERMINAL ON THE AUTOMOTIVE FUSE PANEL. ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 08, 1978 |
| Model Affected: |
SUPREME |
| Units Affected: |
31 |
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Summary
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINE TO THE AUXILIARY GAS TANK CHANGEOVER SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE WRONG TERMINAL ON THE AUTOMOTIVE FUSE PANEL.
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IN-LINE FUSE TO ELIMINATE THE CHANCES OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, AT NO CHARGE.
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Notes
COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC.
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VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
THE FURNACE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WAS NOT ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR UNDER THE DINETTE SEAT. NORMAL DRIVING WOULD CAUSE THE FURNACE TO SHIFT AROUND UNDER THE SEAT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FURNACE VENT PIPE TO PULL AWAY FROM THE SIDEWALL SEALING GASKET. ... more
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VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 30, 1978 |
| Model Affected: |
CAMINO |
| Units Affected: |
31 |
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Summary
THE FURNACE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WAS NOT ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR UNDER THE DINETTE SEAT. NORMAL DRIVING WOULD CAUSE THE FURNACE TO SHIFT AROUND UNDER THE SEAT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FURNACE VENT PIPE TO PULL AWAY FROM THE SIDEWALL SEALING GASKET.
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Consequence
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Remedy
DEALER WILL SECURE THE FURNACE TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC.
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How-To: Pack It In
Did you know that most pipe manufacturers expect you to repack the mufflers from time to time? Didn't think so. Because these mufflers use fiberglass (or something similar) as a packing material...
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Lovett Story
At 100 miles per hour, there's no time to contemplate the fact that the only singer/songwriter/guitar player in recorded history ever to rhyme ice water with flyswatter is right behind me....
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How to Ride a Motorcycle Downhill
What goes up must come down, and that goes for roads and motorcycles, too. Lots of riders feel nervous or have trouble riding their machines downhill sections, even on the same kinds of road sections...
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Act Your Age
There are three words I'm training my doctor not to use, but they still lead off most of his monologs on caffeine, porterhouse steak, dirt bikes and dragging one knee on the ground. "At your age..."...
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Dust Never Sleeps
There's always something else. Especially around this joint, where everyone wants everything yesterday. It's all singing, all dancing, all the time. Redline seems to be the requisite engine speed....
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell
I rode a scooter home last night. Emphasis on night, as in dark, as in nobody saw me. You can't prove it. ...
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BMW F 800 GS delayed due to sibling popularity
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 24, 2008... Motorcycle enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the arrival of BMW's new F 800 GS will need to be a bit more patient, as production of the middleweight dual-purpose...
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BMW Motorcycles: The Name equals Change. Part V
So what about the numerous model codes that we have also become
acquainted with over the years, such as R, RS, S, CS, C, CL, GS, RT,
RS, GT and LT? ...
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Latest helmet tests
Anyone know of resources (online preferred) of the latest helmet tests? Specifically those that show g-forces like...
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Buell Riders Homecoming Celebration
[italic]From a Buell American Motorcycles press release:[/italic]
Buell Motorcycles today announced details of the 2007 Buell Homecoming activities. The events will take place July 5-8 at the Buell...
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Ladies??
Are there any ladies on this forum?? Please respond to this thread so I know whether or not to remove the women's section....
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