Engine and engine cooling
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufacturer
- KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 923
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2004-08-06
- Owners notified
- 2004-07-22
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS WITH ENGINE NUMBER (SF10K & SH10B) AND EMBOSSED CASTING NUMBER (KEB7-1), THE ENGINE MOUNT CAN BREAK.
Safety risk
IF THIS BREAKAGE OCCURS, IT COULD CAUSE A REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
KYMCO WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KYMCO USA CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-235-3417.