Controls: foot control/valveRecall 10V-405 · 2009–2010 The Auto Moto XY150zk
ZHEJIANG XINGYUE VEHICLE CO., LTD recall 10V-405 covers 305 2009–2010 The Auto Moto XY150zk for a controls: foot control/valve problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V405000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
XINGYUE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 MOTOR SCOOTERS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2009 THROUGH JUNE 2010. THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL IS ACTUATED BY THE DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT AND NOT THE LEFT HAND AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
The risk
THE MOTORCYCLES DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE BRAKING STANDARD.
The fix
XINGYUE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE AUTO MOTO AT 1-310-601-7220.
THE RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS L4S.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
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 March 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.