Recall 16-730, published March 9, 2016
KYMCO Utility Vehicles
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
450ICheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 450I.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all model years 2015 and 2016 UXV 450i, UXV 450i LE and UXV 450i Turf models. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors blue, camouflage, matte black, gold, green, red, blue and black. The model year 2015 recalled vehicles are those units with the last six numbers of the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) between 100101 and 190370. The model year 2016 recalled vehicles are those units with the last six numbers of the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) between 190371 and 260240. The VIN can be found on the frame behind the right front wheel. UXV is printed on each side of the rear cargo box and on the hood. KYMCO is printed on the side panels.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer for a free inspection and free repair. KYMCO is contacting consumers directly.
- Brand
- KYMCO
- Recall published
- March 9, 2016
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 1,700
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $8,700.
