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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
January 2, 2008
Alert #08-532
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension
Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
KYMCO MXU 500 |
The following product safety recall was
voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation
with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the
product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: 2006-2008 Model Year MXU 500
All Terrain Vehicles
Units: 1,350
Importer: KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Hazard: The pivot bolts holding the rear
suspension onto the frame can become loose,
causing the rear swing arm to detach from the
chassis posing a risk of injury or death to the
operator.
Incidents/Injuries: KYMCO has received six
reports of incidents, including two reports of
minor injuries.
Description: This recall involves all model
year 2006-2008 MXU 500 ATVs. The vehicle is
identified by a label on the front as KYMCO and
the model is determined by a label located on
each side of the fuel tank as MXU 500.
Sold by: KYMCO dealers nationwide from
November 2006 through December 2007 for between
$6,000 and $6,500.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop
using the recalled ATVs and contact an
authorized KYMCO dealer in their area to
schedule a free repair. Registered owners were
sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Consumer Contact: For additional information,
consumers can contact KYMCO USA at (888)
235-3417 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.kymcousa.com
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