The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V583000·Announced 2015-09-22

KYMCO Recalls 2015 Super 8 Scooters Due to Brake Hose Routing Defect

KYMCO is recalling 2015 Super 8-50 X and Super 8-150 X scooters because the front brake hose may contact the tire, risking brake failure and crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to loss of brakes and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

KYMCO USA is recalling certain model year 2015 Super 8-50 X and Super 8-150 X road scooters manufactured between February 6, 2015, and September 15, 2015. The recall involves 824 vehicles.

In the affected models, the front hydraulic brake hose may be improperly routed. As a result, the brake hose may contact the front tire when the front suspension is compressed. If the hydraulic brake hose contacts the tire, the hose may rupture, resulting in a loss of front brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the two brake hose securing brackets free of charge. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KYMCO SUPER 8-150 X, SUPER 8-50 X
Brand
KYMCO
Manufacturer
KYMCO USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle / Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
824

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SUPER 8-150 X
  • SUPER 8-50 X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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