Kymco Usa | NHTSA Recall #16V392000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V392000 by Kymco Usa. Affecting model year 2016 k-pipe motorcycles manufactured march 1, 2016, to may 25, 2016 Includes 340 affected units, Gear Shift Sequence Reversed, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 k-pipe motorcycles manufactured march 1, 2016, to may 25, 2016

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V392000

Manufacturer: Kymco Usa

Report Received Date: 2016-06-01T00:00:00

Subject: Gear shift sequence reversed

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 340

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 49.71

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