E-Ton recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
E-ton is recalling certain model year 1999-2010 50cc and 150cc, beamer I, beamer II, beamer III, and model year 2007-2010 50cc and 150cc matrix motorcycles. The engine on/off switch should be located on the right side handlebar. The high/low beam light switch should be located on the left handlebar. These switch locations are reversed on the models listed above. The vehicles, therefore, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "motorcycle controls and displays."
What could happen
The rider may get confused while using the handlebar switches causing the scooter to lose power during operation increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the scooters and reverse the function switch locations free of charge. Owner notifications are expected to be issued shortly. Owners may contact e-ton at 1-866-224-3318.
Vehicles covered
- E-Ton Matrix 50 2008–2009
- E-Ton Matrix Rx 150 2008–2009
- E-Ton Pn2 1999–2003
- E-Ton Pn2B/Beamer 50 2004–2009
- E-Ton Pn2C 2004–2006
- E-Ton Pn2F/Beamer Rx 150 2006–2008
- E-Ton Pn2G 2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V189000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Eton America LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 21, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 14, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25,176
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 123
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.