Engine and engine coolingRecall 04V-381 · Kymco vehicles
KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD recall 04V-381 covers 923 Kymco vehicles for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V381000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS WITH ENGINE NUMBER (SF10K & SH10B) AND EMBOSSED CASTING NUMBER (KEB7-1), THE ENGINE MOUNT CAN BREAK.
The risk
IF THIS BREAKAGE OCCURS, IT COULD CAUSE A REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
KYMCO WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KYMCO USA CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-235-3417.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2004 to July 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.