All-terrain vehicles
CPSC Recall #15-701 — October 7, 2014
Product
All-terrain vehicles
Description
The fuel cap on select models can fail to vent properly causing the fuel tank to rupture or the fuel to boil out of the tank.
Hazard
In hot environments or high elevations, the fuel cap can fail to vent properly, causing the fuel to heat up and pressure to build up in the tank. The pressure can cause the fuel tank to rupture or the fuel to boil out of the tank onto the operator or hot engine, resulting in burns to the operator or a fire.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer for a free repair. The original gas caps must be collected by the dealer to confirm the repair.
Units Affected
About 540
Sold At
KYMCO dealers nationwide from April 2013 to August 2014 for about $9,000.
Manufactured In
Taiwan