CPSC2016-03-09
KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Hazard
The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Authorized KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $8,700.
Affected count
About 1,700
Injuries reported
The firm has received seven reports of the throttle failing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Utility Vehicles
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/KYMCO-Recalls-Utility-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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