Eton America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V189000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V189000 by Eton America, Llc. Includes 25,176 affected units, MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS/FMVSS 123, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V189000
Manufacturer: Eton America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-03-21T00:00:00
Subject: Motorcycle controls and displays/fmvss 123
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 25,176

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: The rider may get confused while using the handlebar switches causing the scooter to lose power during operation increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11V189000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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