Recall 11V189000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Defect in 1999-2009 E-TON MATRIX 50
RECALL This recall affects up to 25,176 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V189000 |
| Manufacturer | ETON AMERICA LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 25,176 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1999 E-TON PN2, 2000 E-TON PN2, 2001 E-TON PN2, 2002 E-TON PN2, 2003 E-TON PN2, 2004 E-TON PN2C, 2004 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50, 2005 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50, 2005 E-TON PN2C, 2006 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50, 2006 E-TON PN2C, 2006 E-TON PN2F/BEAMER RX 150, 2007 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50, 2007 E-TON PN2G, 2007 E-TON PN2F/BEAMER RX 150, 2008 E-TON MATRIX 50, 2008 E-TON MATRIX RX 150, 2008 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50, 2008 E-TON PN2F/BEAMER RX 150, 2009 E-TON MATRIX 50, 2009 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50, 2009 E-TON MATRIX RX 150
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Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
THE RIDER MAY GET CONFUSED WHILE USING THE HANDLEBAR SWITCHES CAUSING THE SCOOTER TO LOSE POWER DURING OPERATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for E-TON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V162000 | 2005 E-TON BEAMER II | WHEELS | 1,008 |