Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
KYMCO
Model Of Vehicle
K-PIPE
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V392000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kymco Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20160301
End Of Manufacture
20160525
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
340
Date Owners Notified
20160713
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kymco Usa
Date Report Received
20160601
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
123