KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12713. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these vehicles and return them to a KYMCO dealer for the free installation of a repair kit.
CPSC recall 12713 has the recall date 26 Jan 2012. The notice names the firm KYMCO. The recall has about 1,876 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Utility Vehicles.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | KYMCO USA has received three reports of vehicles catching on fire and being damaged. No reports of injuries have been received. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,876 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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). |
| Product | Utility Vehicle, About 1,876, Utility Vehicles |
| Sold at | KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2008 to October 2011 for between $7,600 and $10,100. |
| Importer | KYMCO USA |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,876Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Utility Vehicles
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name KYMCO
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2016 | KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| 7 Oct 2014 | KYMCO Recalls ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| 26 Jun 2008 | ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control |
| 2 Jan 2008 | ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12713The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12713. https://recallregister.com/product/1171-kymco-recalls-utility-vehicles-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12713 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
KYMCO USA has received three reports of vehicles catching on fire and being damaged. No reports of injuries have been received.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2008 to October 2011 for between $7,600 and $10,100.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12713?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12713?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,876