CPSC recall 15-701, announced October 7, 2014, covers KYMCO All-terrain vehicles (about 540 units). In hot environments or high elevations, the fuel cap can fail to vent properly, causing the fuel to heat up and pressure to build up in the tank. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer for a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 235-3417, go to www.kymcousa.com, or email info@kymcousa.com.
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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: RFBLU45U, DB120111, DB130158, EB120203, EB130204, FB120315, FB320123.
Which products are included?
The recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 KYMCO MXU 700 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) including standard, LE and Camo versions. The vehicles came in black, camouflage, gold, green, red and silver. The words KYMCO and MXU 700, MXU 700 LE or MXU 700 Camo are on the front of the hood and on each rear fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) in the format RFBLU45U*xBxxxxxx is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The 10th digit of the VIN indicates the model year: D = 2013, E = 2014 and F = 2015. ATVs with the last six VIN digits in the following ranges are being recalled: Model year VIN RANGE (VINs begin with RFBLU45U*) 2013 DB120111 through DB130158 2014 EB120203 through EB130204 2015 FB120315 through FB320123 * represents a check digit that varies in each VIN
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
In hot environments or high elevations, the fuel cap can fail to vent properly, causing the fuel to heat up and pressure to build up in the tank. The pressure can cause the fuel tank to rupture or the fuel to boil out of the tank onto the operator or hot engine, resulting in burns to the operator or a fire.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer for a free repair. The original gas caps must be collected by the dealer to confirm the repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- KYMCO
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 15-701
- Units
- About 540
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- KYMCO dealers nationwide from April 2013 to August 2014 for about $9,000.
- Importer
- KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
All-terrain vehicles
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Recall contact information
KYMCO USA toll-free at (888) 235-3417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email info@kymcousa.com, or online at www.kymcousa.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
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