KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-03-09 · 16730
Hazards
The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Recall
Number
16730
Date
2016-03-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Utility Vehicles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $8,700.
Distributor(s)
KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves all model years 2015 and 2016 UXV 450i, UXV 450i LE and UXV 450i Turf models. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors blue, camouflage, matte black, gold, green, red, blue and black. The model year 2015 recalled vehicles are those units with the last six numbers of the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) between 100101 and 190370. The model year 2016 recalled vehicles are those units with the last six numbers of the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) between 190371 and 260240. The VIN can be found on the frame behind the right front wheel. UXV is printed on each side of the rear cargo box and on the hood. KYMCO is printed on the side panels.