KYMCO K-PIPE 2016: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V392000

Make Model Year
KYMCO K-PIPE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-07-13 2016-06-01 2016-06-01

Production Dates: 2016-03-01 - 2016-05-25

Manufacturers Involved: Kymco USA

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 340

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 123

Summary

KYMCO "KYMCO USA" is recalling certain model year 2016 K-Pipe motorcycles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 25, 2016. In the affected models, the gear shift pattern was assembled in a reverse sequence when compared to the standard setup. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Consequence

If the motorcycle shifts opposite of other motorcycles, a rider may be confused and may select the wrong gear, adversely affecting control of the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.

Notes

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.