ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
Why was ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure recalled?
The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact KYMCO USA at (888) 235-3417 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.kymcousa.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 2006-2008 Model Year MXU 500 All Terrain Vehicles
- Company
- KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
- Quantity
- 1350
- Sold at
- KYMCO dealers nationwide from November 2006 through December 2007 for between $6,000 and $6,500.
- Recall date
- January 2, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- KYMCO has received six reports of incidents, including two reports of minor injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all model year 2006-2008 MXU 500 ATVs. The vehicle is identified by a label on the front as KYMCO and the model is determined by a label located on each side of the fuel tank as MXU 500.