2004–2005 Kymco SUPER-9 & 2004–2005 Kymco Vitality recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain scooters with engine number (SF10K & SH10B) and embossed casting number (KEB7-1), the engine mount CAN break.
💥 The risk
If this breakage occurs, it could cause a rear suspension failure, which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V381000
- Manufacturer
- KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 923
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-888-235-3417
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 22, 2004
- Built
- Feb 1, 2004 – Jul 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).