Vehicle recall 15V583000 · September 22, 2015
Kymco Super 8-150 X and Super 8-50 X
In the affected models, the front hydraulic brake hose may be improperly routed, and as a result, the brake hose may contact the front tire when the front suspension is compressed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- KYMCO (KYMCO USA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Super 8-50 X and 2015 Super 8-150 X road scooters manufactured February 6, 2015, to September 15, 2015. In the affected models, the front hydraulic brake hose may be improperly routed, and as a result, the brake hose may contact the front tire when the front suspension is compressed.
- Consequence
- If the hydraulic brake hose contacts the tire, the hose may rupture, resulting in a loss of front brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the two brake hose securing brackets, free of charge.. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V583000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 2015
- Filed by
- KYMCO USA
- Owner notification
- October 29, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 824
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 8-150 X (2015): 2015
- Kymco Super 8-50 X (2015): 2015
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