The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16730·Announced 2016-03-09

KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Throttle Failure and Crash Hazards

KYMCO is recalling about 1,700 utility vehicles because the throttle can fail to return to idle, posing crash and injury hazards. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (utility vehicle) where the throttle can fail to return to idle, posing crash and injury hazards, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

KYMCO USA is recalling about 1,700 model year 2015 and 2016 UXV 450i, UXV 450i LE, and UXV 450i Turf utility vehicles. The recall involves vehicles sold nationwide through authorized KYMCO dealers from June 2014 through November 2015 for between $8,000 and $8,700. The affected vehicles are identified by specific VIN ranges: model year 2015 units have the last six numbers of the VIN between 100101 and 190370, and model year 2016 units have the last six numbers between 190371 and 260240. The VIN is located on the frame behind the right front wheel.

The recall is due to a defect where the throttle can fail to return to idle, which can cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle. This malfunction poses crash and injury hazards. The firm has received seven reports of the throttle failing, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer for a free inspection and repair. KYMCO is also contacting consumers directly. For more information, consumers can call KYMCO toll-free at 888-235-3417, email [email protected], or visit www.kymcousa.com and click on Recall Information.

The recalled product

Product
Utility Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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