2015 Kymco SUPER 8-150 X/SUPER 8-50 X - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 15V583000
824 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015
- Makes
- Kymco
- Manufacturer
- Kymco USA
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Potential units affected
- 824 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2015-09-22
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Kymco SUPER 8-150 X
- 2015 Kymco SUPER 8-50 X
What’s the problem?
KYMCO (KYMCO USA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Super 8-50 X and 2015 Super 8-150 X road scooters manufactured February 6, 2015, to September 15, 2015. In the affected models, the front hydraulic brake hose may be improperly routed, and as a result, the brake hose may contact the front tire when the front suspension is compressed.
What could happen?
If the hydraulic brake hose contacts the tire, the hose may rupture, resulting in a loss of front brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the two brake hose securing brackets, free of charge. . Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.