KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 16730 · announced March 9, 2016 · Kymco · 1,700 units affected
The product
This recall involves all model years 2015 and 2016 UXV 450i, UXV 450i LE and UXV 450i Turf models. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors blue, camouflage, matte black, gold, green, red, blue and black. The model year 2015 recalled vehicles are those units with the last six numbers of the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) between 100101 and 190370. The model year 2016 recalled vehicles are those units with the last six numbers of the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) between 190371 and 260240. The VIN can be found on the frame behind the right front wheel. UXV is printed on each side of the rear cargo box and on the hood. KYMCO is printed on the side panels.
The hazard
The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer for a free inspection and free repair. KYMCO is contacting consumers directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received seven reports of the throttle failing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $8,700.
Consumer contact: KYMCO toll-free at 888-235-3417 anytime, email at info@kymcousa.com or online at www.kymcousa.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.