Vehicle recall 04V381000 · August 6, 2004
Kymco Super-9 and Vitality
On certain scooters with engine number (SF10K & SH10B) and embossed casting number (KEB7-1), the engine mount can break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain scooters with engine number (SF10K & SH10B) and embossed casting number (KEB7-1), the engine mount can break.
- Consequence
- If this breakage occurs, it could cause a rear suspension failure, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Kymco will replace the entire engine. This recall began on July 22, 2004. Owners should contact kymco USA customer service toll free at 1-888-235-3417.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V381000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2004
- Filed by
- KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD
- Owner notification
- July 22, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 923
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kymco Super-9 (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Kymco Vitality (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Has your Kymco been repaired?
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