Kymco K-Pipe Motorcycle Faces Recall
KYMCO (KYMCO USA) is
recalling certain model year 2016
K-Pipe motorcycles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 25, 2016.
In the affected models, the gear shift pattern was assembled in a
reverse sequence when compared to the standard setup. As such,
these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and
Displays."
If the motorcycle shifts opposite of other motorcycles, a rider may
be confused and may select the wrong gear, adversely affecting
control of the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The
manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners
may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
