The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V629000·Announced 2023-05-08

2022 Genuine Scooter Handlebar Vibration May Cause Loss of Control

Genuine Scooters is recalling certain 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO scooters due to excessive handlebar vibration. The vibration may cause rider fatigue or loss of vehicle control, 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 steering component defect with potential for loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. No injuries, crashes, or fatalities have been reported, placing it in the 'High' category for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Genuine Scooters, LLC is recalling approximately 38 units of the 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO scooter. The scooters are affected by excessive handlebar vibration that can occur during normal operation.

The excessive vibration of the handlebars may cause rider fatigue and loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised not to ride their scooters until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Owners have the option to return their scooters for a full refund. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2022.

For more information, owners may contact Genuine Scooters customer service at 1-773-433-1316 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). More information is available at www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 GENUINE SCOOTER NIU MQIGT EVO
Brand
GENUINE SCOOTER
Manufacturer
Genuine Scooters, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Scooter / Steering
Hazard
  • handlebar-vibration
  • loss-of-control
  • crash-risk
Affected units
38

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)

  • NIU MQIGT EVO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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