KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Utility Vehicle

Date of Recall

2012-01-26

CPSC Release Number

12-713

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 1,876

Importer

KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.

Sold By

KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2008 to October 2011 for between $7,600 and $10,100.

Problem/Hazard

An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

KYMCO USA has received three reports of vehicles catching on fire and being damaged. No reports of injuries have been received.

Description

The recall involves 2009 through 2012 KYMCO utility task vehicles (UTVs). The vehicles are gasoline-powered, off-road vehicles with two side-by-side seats, a cargo bed and a steering wheel. The vehicles come in red, blue, black, gray, orange, silver and green and have the model and brand name ?KYMCO? on both sides of the rear fender area and the front of the hood. The following UTVs are being recalled:

Models	Model Year	Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Range
UXV 500 UXV 500 LE UXV 500 SE	2009 2010 2011 2012	RFBUS37A 09B100101 through 9CB490364
UXV 500i UXV 500iLE UXV 500iSE	2012	RFBUS33A 4CB100101 through 8CB230205

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these vehicles and return them to a KYMCO dealer for the free installation of a repair kit.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact KYMCO USA at (888) 235-3417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or visit the firm’s website at www.kymcousa.com

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