2016 Kymco K-PIPE - Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign: 16V392000
340 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2016
- Make
- Kymco
- Model
- K-PIPE
- Manufacturer
- Kymco USA
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Potential units affected
- 340 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2016-06-01
What’s the problem?
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."
What could happen?
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.
What’s the fix?
KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.