KYMCO Recalls ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced October 7, 2014 CPSC #15701

Quick answer

KYMCO Recalls ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #15701, announced on October 7, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 KYMCO MXU 700 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) including standard, LE and Camo versions. The vehicles came in black, camouflage, gold, green, red and silver. The words KYMCO and MXU 700, MXU 700 LE or MXU 700 Camo are on the front of the hood and on each rear fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) in the format RFBLU45U*xBxxxxxx is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The 10th digit of the VIN indicates the model year: D = 2013, E = 2014 and F = 2015. ATVs with the last six VIN digits in the following ranges are being recalled: Model year VIN RANGE (VINs begin with RFBLU45U*) 2013 DB120111 through DB130158 2014 EB120203 through EB130204 2015 FB120315 through FB320123 * represents a check digit that varies in each VIN The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled atvs and contact an authorized kymco dealer for a free repair. the original gas caps must be collected by the dealer to confirm the repair.. Affected brand: KYMCO USA.

Hazard

The recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 KYMCO MXU 700 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) including standard, LE and Camo versions. The vehicles came in black, camouflage, gold, green, red and silver. The words KYMCO and MXU 700, MXU 700 LE or MXU 700 Camo are on the front of the hood and on each rear fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) in the format RFBLU45U*xBxxxxxx is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The 10th digit of the VIN indicates the model year: D = 2013, E = 2014 and F = 2015. ATVs with the last six VIN digits in the following ranges are being recalled: Model year VIN RANGE (VINs begin with RFBLU45U*) 2013 DB120111 through DB130158 2014 EB120203 through EB130204 2015 FB120315 through FB320123 * represents a check digit that varies in each VIN

Affected products

All-terrain vehicles

Recalled brands

KYMCO USA

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer for a free repair. The original gas caps must be collected by the dealer to confirm the repair.

Recall date

October 7, 2014

Categories

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15701?

CPSC recall #15701 covers KYMCO Recalls ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 7, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 KYMCO MXU 700 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) including standard, LE and Camo versions. The vehicles came in black, camouflage, gold, green, red and silver. The words KYMCO and MXU 700, MXU 700 LE or MXU 700 Camo are on the front of the hood and on each rear fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) in the format RFBLU45U*xBxxxxxx is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The 10th digit of the VIN indicates the model year: D = 2013, E = 2014 and F = 2015. ATVs with the last six VIN digits in the following ranges are being recalled: Model year VIN RANGE (VINs begin with RFBLU45U*) 2013 DB120111 through DB130158 2014 EB120203 through EB130204 2015 FB120315 through FB320123 * represents a check digit that varies in each VIN

What is the remedy for recall #15701?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15701 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled atvs and contact an authorized kymco dealer for a free repair. the original gas caps must be collected by the dealer to confirm the repair.. 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 ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) 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/2015/KYMCO-Recalls-ATVs. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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