Vehicle recall 11V189000 · March 21, 2011

E-TON PN2B/Beamer 50, PN2 and 5 more models

The engine on/off switch should be located on the right side handlebar.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: E-ton is recalling certain model year 1999-2010 50CC and 150CC, beamer I, beamer II, beamer III, and model year 2007-2010 50CC and 150CC matrix motorcycles. The engine on/off switch should be located on the right side handlebar. The high/low beam light switch should be located on the left handlebar. These switch locations are reversed on the models listed above. The vehicles, therefore, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "motorcycle controls and displays."
Consequence: The rider may get confused while using the handlebar switches causing the scooter to lose power during operation increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the scooters and reverse the function switch locations free of charge. Owner notifications are expected to be issued shortly. Owners may contact e-ton at 1-866-224-3318.
Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 11V189000
Reported to NHTSA: March 21, 2011
Filed by: ETON AMERICA LLC
Owner notification: April 14, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 25,176
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Recall 11V189000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

E-TON Matrix 50 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
E-TON Matrix RX 150 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
E-TON PN2 (1999-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
E-TON PN2B/Beamer 50 (2004-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
E-TON PN2C (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
E-TON PN2F/Beamer RX 150 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
E-TON PN2G (2007): 2007

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