Fuel Leak May Occur At The Fuel Line Clamp – 2018 KYMCO Like 200i Motorcycles

January 16, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V036000

Fuel Leak May Occur At The Fuel Line Clamp

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V036

Manufacturer KYMCO USA

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 323

 

Summary

KYMCO USA (KYMCO) is recalling certain 2018 Like 200i motorcycles. The fuel line clamp may loosen allowing fuel to leak.

 

Remedy

KYMCO will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the fuel line clamp tightness, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-909-6301.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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Recall Code # Like200-2019-Recall-Adj

NHTSA #19V036

LIKE 200I FUEL LINE FITTING INSPECTION/ REPAIR PROCEDURE

 

Step: 1

Tools needed: Phillips head screw driver, 10mm socket w/ ratchet, a torque wrench with a usable range of 0-30 lbf.in w/ 7mm socket, and a 6” scale.

 

Step: 2

Open the seat compartment using the key.

 

Step: 3

Move contents to locate the 4 bolts and 2 screws securing the seat/storage box and remove them. Remove the seat/storage box as one unit and place it to the side.

 

Step: 3

Locate the fuel line connection at the fuel pump and fuel injector as indicated.

 

Step: 5 Tighten the clamp at the fuel pump:

Loosen the clamp and check the position of the fuel line. Tighten the clamp to 18-23 lbf-in. with a 0-30 lbf-in torque wrench and 7mm socket.

 

Step: 6 Tighten the clamp at the fuel injector:

Loosen the clamp and check the position of the fuel line. Tighten the clamp to 18-23 lbf-in. with a 0-30 lbf-in torque wrench and 7mm socket. When torquing the fuel line clamp at the fuel injector, make sure to firmly support the fuel injector at the fuel line clamp with your hand.

 

Step: 7

Check the length of the exposed tail of the clamp for approximately 9/16” with a 6” scale to confirm. If the exposed length is less than 9/16”, re-torque until the exposed tail end has 7 steps showing.

 

Step: 8 Testing the fuel line repairs:

Turn on the main switch, start the engine and let the unit idle for 2 minutes. Open the throttle slightly, checking for leaks. If no leak is present after 5 minutes, proceed to step 9.

 

Step: 9

Re-assemble the unit.

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IMPORTANT VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL

This notice applies to your vehicle VIN:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

February 2019

NHTSA Recall# 19V036

 

Voluntary Safety Recall: KYMCO Like 200i, Potential leaking from fuel line connection.

 

Dear Customer name here,

 

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

 

What is the reason for this notice? 

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO) is voluntarily recalling select 2018 model year “Like 200i” units. These units have a potential for leakage from the high-pressure fuel line due to loosening of the fuel line clamp after extensive operation resulting in a potential fire.

 

What your Dealer will do. 

Your KYMCO Dealer will inspect the torque for the clamping point and repair if necessary, free of charge.

 

What you should do.

You must cease operation of this vehicle immediately and schedule an appointment for the repair of your vehicle with an authorized KYMCO dealer as soon as possible. If you are not able to visit the dealer you purchased unit from, please go to www.kymcousa.com and click on “Dealer Locator” to locate your nearest dealer.  If you need further assistance, please see “Additional contact information” on page 2. The repairs for this unit will require a time of thirty (30) minutes.

  

Additional contact information: 

Toll-free at (888) 909-6301 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email like2002019recall@kymcousa.com, or online at www.kymcousa.com and click on “Recall Information” tab at the bottom of the home page, for more information.

 

Who to contact if you experience problems. 

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from your authorized KYMCO dealer, you may contact:

KYMCO USA, Inc.
Attention: Customer service department
5 Stan Perkins Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29307 (888) 909-6301
like2002019recall@kymcousa.com

 

If you believe that KYMCO USA, Inc. or the KYMCO Dealer has failed to remedy the defect on your vehicle free of charge and within a reasonable time, (60 days from the time you scheduled this repair with your dealer) you may submit a complaint to:

Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

Or contact the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this voluntary recall.

Kindest regards,

KYMCO USA, Inc.

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1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
KYMCO	LIKE 200I	2018

 

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9 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 2019

RCMN-19V036-9063.pdf 54.361KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V036-0245.pdf 3147.463KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V036-5254.PDF 214.05KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V036-2017.pdf 246.445KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V036-3050.PDF 214.05KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V036-8813.pdf 64.361KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1

RCLQRT-19V036-0534.PDF 211.125KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2

RCLQRT-19V036-4609.PDF 211.224KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V036-5638.PDF 211.307KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V036&docType=RCL

 

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