ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-01-02 · 08532
Hazards
The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
Recall
Number
08532
Date
2008-01-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2006-2008 Model Year MXU 500 All Terrain Vehicles
Companies
Retailer(s)
KYMCO dealers nationwide from November 2006 through December 2007 for between $6,000 and $6,500.
Importer(s)
KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves all model year 2006-2008 MXU 500 ATVs. The vehicle is identified by a label on the front as KYMCO and the model is determined by a label located on each side of the fuel tank as MXU 500.