Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 15V-583 · Kymco vehicles
KYMCO USA recall 15V-583 covers 824 Kymco vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V583000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
KYMCO (KYMCO USA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Super 8-50 X and 2015 Super 8-150 X road scooters manufactured February 6, 2015, to September 15, 2015. In the affected models, the front hydraulic brake hose may be improperly routed, and as a result, the brake hose may contact the front tire when the front suspension is compressed.
The risk
If the hydraulic brake hose contacts the tire, the hose may rupture, resulting in a loss of front brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the two brake hose securing brackets, free of charge.. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 6, 2015 to September 15, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.