ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control
Recall 08590 · Jun 26, 2008 · Kymco USA
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08590
- Date
- Jun 26, 2008
- Company
- Kymco USA
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- 2008 Model Year Mongoose Youth ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves model year 2008 Mongoose 50cc, 70cc and 90cc Youth ATVs. KYMCO is printed on a label located on the front of the vehicle, and the model name is printed on a label located on each side of the fuel tank.
What can happen
A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized KYMCO dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- KYMCO dealers nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,700 and $2,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2008 model year mongoose youth atvs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized KYMCO dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.