Recall 15V583000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 2015-2015 KYMCO SUPER 8-150 X
RECALL This recall affects up to 824 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V583000 |
| Manufacturer | KYMCO USA |
| Vehicles Affected | 824 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 19V036000 | 2018 KYMCO LIKE 200I | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 323 | |
| 19V037000 | 2018 KYMCO LIKE 150I | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 910 | |
| 16V392000 | 2016 KYMCO K-PIPE | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 340 | |
| 06V269000 | 2006 KYMCO AGILITY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 918 | |
| 04V381000 | 2005 KYMCO VITALITY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 923 |