Kymco recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
KYMCO (KYMCO USA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Super 8-50 X and 2015 Super 8-150 X road scooters manufactured February 6, 2015, to September 15, 2015. In the affected models, the front hydraulic brake hose may be improperly routed, and as a result, the brake hose may contact the front tire when the front suspension is compressed.
What could happen
If the hydraulic brake hose contacts the tire, the hose may rupture, resulting in a loss of front brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the two brake hose securing brackets, free of charge. . Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.
Vehicles covered
- Kymco Super 8-150 X 2015
- Kymco Super 8-50 X 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V583000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kymco USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 22, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 29, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 824
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 6, 2015 to Sep 15, 2015
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.