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KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Name: KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Brand: KYMCO
SKU: CPSC-16730
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 9, 2016Recall ID: 16730Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Utility Vehicles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/KYMCO-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles
Title	KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16730.KYMCO-utility-vehicle-model.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	KYMCO utility vehicle model 450i (blue, red and black)
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16730.KYMCOCamo.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	KYMCO utility vehicle model UXV 450i (camouflage)
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16730.KYMCOUXV.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	KYMCO utility vehicle model UXV 450i LE (gray, gold and matte black)
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16730.UtilityVehicleDarkGreen.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	KYMCO utility vehicle model UXV 450i Turf (green and red)
Hazards › Name	The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received seven reports of the throttle failing. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Utility Vehicles
Products › Type	Utility Vehicles
Products › Category I D	68355
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,700
Recall I D	6672
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer for a free inspection and free repair. KYMCO is contacting consumers directly.
Retailers › Name	Authorized KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $8,700.
Recall Date	2016-03-09T00:00:00
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.
Distributors › Name	KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Recall Number	16730
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	KYMCO toll-free at 888-235-3417 anytime, email at info@kymcousa.com or online at www.kymcousa.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Last Publish Date	2016-03-11T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Taiwan

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