KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12713 · Jan 26, 2012 · Kymco
1,876
units affected
1,876
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12713
- Date
- Jan 26, 2012
- Company
- Kymco
- Units affected
- 1,876
- Product
- Utility Vehicle
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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).
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles and return them to a KYMCO dealer for the free installation of a repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- KYMCO USA has received three reports of vehicles catching on fire and being damaged. No reports of injuries have been received.
- Sold at
- KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2008 to October 2011 for between $7,600 and $10,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled utility vehicle?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles and return them to a KYMCO dealer for the free installation of a repair kit.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.