ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
Recall 08532 · Jan 2, 2008 · Kymco USA
1,350
units affected
1,350
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08532
- Date
- Jan 2, 2008
- Company
- Kymco USA
- Units affected
- 1,350
- Product
- 2006-2008 Model Year MXU 500 All Terrain Vehicles
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- KYMCO has received six reports of incidents, including two reports of minor injuries.
- Sold at
- KYMCO dealers nationwide from November 2006 through December 2007 for between $6,000 and $6,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2006-2008 model year mxu 500 all terrain vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.