Make : KYMCO | Model : VITALITY | Year : 2005 |
Build Dates : 20040201 - 20040731 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V381000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040722 | Date Received by ODI: 20040806 | Date Added to Database: 20040806 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 923 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS WITH ENGINE NUMBER (SF10K & SH10B) AND EMBOSSED CASTING NUMBER (KEB7-1), THE ENGINE MOUNT CAN BREAK. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS BREAKAGE OCCURS, IT COULD CAUSE A REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
KYMCO WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KYMCO AT 1-800-845-7007. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |