Today, we bring you a strange recall from the NHTSA, as Kymco USA is recalling 476 units of its K-Pipe 125 motorcycle because their gear shift pattern is opposite of what is standard.
According to the recall filed with the NHTSA, the Kymco K-Pipe 125 bikes – manufactured from March 1st, 2016 to May 25th, 2016 – were assembled with the gear shift pattern in reverse.
As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 123, “Motorcycle Controls and Displays,” which dictates that all motorcycles sold in the USA must have the same shift pattern.
Since a motorcycle that shifts opposite of others may lead to rider confusion, and thus affect control of the motorcycle, Kymco USA has filed this recall.
At this point in time, Kymco USA hasn’t stated how it plans to fix the affected machines, nor has it provided a notification schedule.
Concerned Kymco owners can contact Kymco USA customer service at 1-888-235-3417. As always, the NHTSA is also available at 1-888-327-4236 and safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA
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