The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V350000·Announced 2020-06-12

KYMCO Recalls 2018-2019 Like 150i Scooters for ABS Sensor Defect

KYMCO is recalling 2018-2019 Like 150i scooters because excessive grease on the ABS sensor may cause deterioration and system failure, increasing crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect (ABS failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

KYMCO USA is recalling certain 2018-2019 Like 150i scooters. The recall involves 1,786 vehicles. The defect is caused by excessive grease applied to the ABS sensor magnetic ring, which may lead to the deterioration of the ring and result in Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) failure.

Without a functioning ABS, controlling the scooter in an emergency stopping scenario may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will clean the speed sensor sleeve and replace the magnetic ring in the speed sensor free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2020. 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 LIKE 150I
Brand
KYMCO
Manufacturer
KYMCO USA
Category
Vehicle — Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
1,786

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 (1)

  • LIKE 150I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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