KYMCO Super 8 Scooter Recall: Brake Hose Rupture Risk
KYMCO recalls certain 2015 Super 8 scooters due to improperly routed brake hoses that may contact the tire, causing brake failure. Check your model and lot.
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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.
What happened, in plain English
KYMCO is recalling certain 2015 Super 8-50 X and Super 8-150 X road scooters manufactured between February 6, 2015, and September 15, 2015. The front hydraulic brake hose may be improperly routed, allowing it to contact the front tire when the suspension is compressed. This contact can rupture the hose, leading to a loss of front brakes and increasing the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248449-kymco-super-8-150-x-2015-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248449-kymco-super-8-150-x-2015-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic · Updated October 13, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V583000
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“KYMCO Super 8 Scooter Recall: Brake Hose Rupture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248449-kymco-super-8-150-x-2015-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic. Based on NHTSA recall #15V583000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V583000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front hydraulic brake hose is improperly routed in these models. When the front suspension is compressed, the hose may contact the front tire. This friction can cause the hose to rupture, resulting in a sudden loss of front brakes and increasing the likelihood of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 KYMCO Super 8-50 X and Super 8-150 X road scooters manufactured between February 6, 2015, and September 15, 2015. Riders are at risk of losing front brake control during normal use.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your scooter is a 2015 Super 8-50 X or Super 8-150 X road scooter. Verify the manufacturing date falls between February 6, 2015, and September 15, 2015. You can contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417 to confirm if your specific unit is affected.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KYMCO Customer Service
Call 1-888-235-3417 to verify if your scooter is part of this recall and to arrange for the repair.
Have Dealer Replace Brake Brackets
Authorized dealers will replace the two brake hose securing brackets free of charge to correct the routing issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #15V583000 (September 22, 2015)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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