Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- Component
- Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- Manufacturer
- CMSI, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 426
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2007-02-06
- Owners notified
- 2007-02-15
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR SCOOTERS, THE REAR FENDER MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL OVER TIME.
Safety risk
THE SEPARATED FENDER MAY CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP WHILE UNDERWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE REAR INNER FENDER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CMSI AT 1-800-529-6642.