Kymco recall: Power train
What is wrong
KYMCO (KYMCO USA) is recalling certain model year 2016 K-Pipe motorcycles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 25, 2016. In the affected models, the gear shift pattern was assembled in a reverse sequence when compared to the standard setup. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
What could happen
If the motorcycle shifts opposite of other motorcycles, a rider may be confused and may select the wrong gear, adversely affecting control of the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.
Vehicles covered
- Kymco K-Pipe 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V392000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kymco USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 1, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 13, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 340
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2016 to May 25, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 123
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.