KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 26, 2012 CPSC #12713

Quick answer

KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #12713, announced on January 26, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 500i LE UXV 500i SE 2012 RFBUS33A 4CB100101 through 8CB230205 The VIN is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The tenth alphanumeric character of the VIN is the model year of the vehicle (i.e. 9 = 2009, A = 2010, B = 2011, C = 2012). The remedy is consumers should stop using these vehicles and return them to a kymco dealer for the free installation of a repair kit.. Affected brand: KYMCO USA.

Hazard

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 500i LE UXV 500i SE 2012 RFBUS33A 4CB100101 through 8CB230205 The VIN is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The tenth alphanumeric character of the VIN is the model year of the vehicle (i.e. 9 = 2009, A = 2010, B = 2011, C = 2012).

Affected products

Utility Vehicle

Recalled brands

KYMCO USA

Remedy

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

Recall date

January 26, 2012

Categories

Utility Vehicles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12713?

CPSC recall #12713 covers KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 26, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 500i LE UXV 500i SE 2012 RFBUS33A 4CB100101 through 8CB230205 The VIN is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The tenth alphanumeric character of the VIN is the model year of the vehicle (i.e. 9 = 2009, A = 2010, B = 2011, C = 2012).

What is the remedy for recall #12713?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12713 is consumers should stop using these vehicles and return them to a kymco dealer for the free installation of a repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/KYMCO-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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