1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V392000 · Power Train:Manual Transmission
Reported: 2016-06-01 (June 1, 2016) · Model years: 2016
KYMCO (KYMCO USA) is recalling certain model year 2016 K-Pipe motorcycles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 25, 2016. In the affected models, the gear shift pattern was assembled in a reverse sequence when compared to the standard setup. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
Consequence: If the motorcycle shifts opposite of other motorcycles, a rider may be confused and may select the wrong gear, adversely affecting control of the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
5 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
60.0%Usable mileage3 / 5 records
100.0%Valid incident date5 / 5 records
100.0%Valid filing date5 / 5 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates5 / 5 records
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
Component complaint heatmap
Component
2016
2017
2022
Power Train
0Unavailable
No examples available for this selection.
133.3%ODI 11103329 · 1 mi
THE GEAR SHIFT PATTERN WAS ASSEMBLED IN A REVERSE SEQUENCE WHEN COMPARED TO THE STANDARD SETUP. AS SUCH, THESE MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NUMBER 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
The bolt holding the shifter gear, fell off, operator was not able to shift down on the bike, making the operator to crash and harm the bike and the operator
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KYMCO K-PIPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH INDEPENDENTLY TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO HOLD THE KEY IN PLACE TO KEEP THE IGNITION SWITCH FROM SWITCHING TO THE OFF POSITION. THE CONTACT CALLED HALL'S MOTORSPORTS (520 WEST INTERSTATE 65 SERVICE RD S, MOBILE, AL 36693) AND INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KYMCO KPIPE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING 50 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RESTARTED AND RIDDEN TO THE RESIDENCE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 610. ## VIN PASSED ## KYMCO 2017 ##
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
Component failure mileage distribution
Component
Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)
Median
Usable records
Examples
Power Train
Too few reports for a range
1 mi
1 (sparse)
ODI 11103329 · 1 mi
THE GEAR SHIFT PATTERN WAS ASSEMBLED IN A REVERSE SEQUENCE WHEN COMPARED TO THE STANDARD SETUP. AS SUCH, THESE MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NUMBER 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KYMCO K-PIPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH INDEPENDENTLY TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO HOLD THE KEY IN PLACE TO KEEP THE IGNITION SWITCH FROM SWITCHING TO THE OFF POSITION. THE CONTACT CALLED HALL'S MOTORSPORTS (520 WEST INTERSTATE 65 SERVICE RD S, MOBILE, AL 36693) AND INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KYMCO KPIPE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING 50 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RESTARTED AND RIDDEN TO THE RESIDENCE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 610. ## VIN PASSED ## KYMCO 2017 ##
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month
Complaints
Campaigns announced
Examples
2024-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2024-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-10
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2017: 3 complaints · 2022: 2 complaints
Equal observation windows
Model year
Through age 0
Through age 1
Through age 2
2017
0
2
3
2022
2
2
2
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year
Incident dates used
Filing date fallbacks
Excluded dates
2017
3
0
0
2022
2
0
0
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
Component co-occurrence matrix
Component
Power Train
Electrical System
Engine
Power Train
—
0
0
Electrical System
0
—
0
Engine
0
0
—
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
1 patterns with matching reports.
Stalling or loss of power
1 mentions · 20.0% of complaints
Median mileage: 610 mi (1 usable records).
ODI 11390561 · 610 mi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KYMCO KPIPE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING 50 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RESTARTED AND RIDDEN TO THE RESIDENCE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 610. ## VIN PASSED ## KYMCO 2017 ##