TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KYMCO SUPER 8 15R (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE SCOOTER WITH A VIBRATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRONT WHEEL BEARING ISSUE, A MI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KYMCO SUPER 8 15R (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE SCOOTER WITH A VIBRATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRONT WHEEL BEARING ISSUE, A MISSING FRONT WHEEL COLLAR, AND A FRONT FENDER BOLT WAS MISSING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON NOVEMBER 2, 2016, BUT THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END WITH A SLIGHT VIBRATION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ISSUES RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 237.
KYMCO (KYMCO USA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Super 8-50 X and 2015 Super 8-150 X road scooters manufactured February 6, 2015, to September 15, 2015. In the affected models, the front hydraulic brake hose may be improperly routed, and as a result, the brake hose may contact the front tire when the front suspension is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the hydraulic brake hose contacts the tire, the hose may rupture, resulting in a loss of front brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the two brake hose securing brackets, free of charge. . Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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