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KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Date: January 26, 2012
Company: KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2008 to October 2011 for between $7,600 and $10,100.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using these vehicles and return them to a KYMCO dealer for the free installation of a repair kit. Options: Repair

Affected Products

The recall involves 2009 through 2012 KYMCO utility task vehicles (UTVs). The vehicles are gasoline-powered, off-road vehicles with two side-by-side seats, a cargo bed and a steering wheel. The vehicles come in red, blue, black, gray, orange, silver and green and have the model and brand name "KYMCO" on both sides of the rear fender area and the front of the hood. The following UTVs are being recalled: Models Model Year Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Range UXV 500 UXV 500 LE UXV 500 SE 2009 2010 2011 2012 RFBUS37A 09B100101 through 9CB490364 UXV 500i UXV 500i LE UXV 500i SE 2012 RFBUS33A 4CB100101 through 8CB230205 The VIN is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The tenth alphanumeric character of the VIN is the model year of the vehicle (i.e. 9 = 2009, A = 2010, B = 2011, C = 2012).

Why Was This Recalled?

An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2008 to October 2011 for between $7,600 and $10,100.

KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2008 to October 2011 for between $7,600 and $10,100. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report