An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
For more information, contact KYMCO USA at (888) 235-3417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at info@kymcousa.com, or visit the firm's website at www.kymcousa.com
Recall Details
The recall involves 2009 through 2012 KYMCO utility task vehicles (UTVs). The vehicles are gasoline-powered, off-road vehicles with two side-by-side seats, a cargo bed and a steering wheel. The vehicles come in red, blue, black, gray, orange, silver and green and have the model and brand name "KYMCO" on both sides of the rear fender area and the front of the hood. The following UTVs are being recalled:
Models | Model Year | Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Range |
---|---|---|
UXV 500 UXV 500 LE UXV 500 SE |
2009 2010 2011 2012 |
RFBUS37A 09B100101 through 9CB490364 |
UXV 500i UXV 500i LE UXV 500i SE |
2012 | RFBUS33A 4CB100101 through 8CB230205 |
The VIN is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The tenth alphanumeric character of the VIN is the model year of the vehicle (i.e. 9 = 2009, A = 2010, B = 2011, C = 2012).
Consumers should stop using these vehicles and return them to a KYMCO dealer for the free installation of a repair kit.
KYMCO USA has received three reports of vehicles catching on fire and being damaged. No reports of injuries have been received.
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