NHTSA campaign 06V269000
KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD recall 06V269000
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MANDATORY ENGINE STOP SWITCH ON THE RIGHT HAND HANDLEBAR WAS NOT INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, 'MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS.'
Reported 07/26/2006
What can happen
THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE ENGINE FROM RUNNING BY THE FASTEST MEANS POSSIBLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KYMCO USA CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-235-3417.
Components
- Electrical system: Ignition
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.