CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Kymco Super 8-50 X and Super 8-150 X road scooters, built between February 6, 2015 and September 15, 2015, may have the front hydraulic brake hose routed improperly. When the front suspension compresses, the hose can contact the front tire.
If the hose rubs against the tire, it may rupture, causing a loss of front brakes and raising the risk of a crash. Owners of affected scooters should take this seriously and have the issue addressed promptly.
Kymco will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the two brake hose securing brackets free of charge. You can contact Kymco customer service at 1-888-235-3417 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kymco Super 8-150 X | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Kymco Super 8-50 X | 2015 |