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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V189000

2008 E-Ton Matrix 50 | 2008 E-Ton Matrix Rx 150 | 2000 E-Ton Pn2 | 1999 E-Ton Pn2 | 2008 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2007 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2006 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2005 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2004 E-Ton Pn2c | 2007 E-Ton Pn2g | 2002 E-Ton Pn2 | 2003 E-Ton Pn2 | 2009 E-Ton Matrix 50 | 2004 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2006 E-Ton Pn2c | 2005 E-Ton Pn2c | 2008 E-Ton Pn2f/Beamer Rx 150 | 2007 E-Ton Pn2f/Beamer Rx 150 | 2006 E-Ton Pn2f/Beamer Rx 150 | 2001 E-Ton Pn2 — Electrical system: ignition: switch

Published March 24, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 21, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V189000, published March 24, 2011 and initiated March 21, 2011. Recalling firm: Eton America, LLC; 2008 E-Ton Matrix 50 | 2008 E-Ton Matrix Rx 150 | 2000 E-Ton Pn2 | 1999 E-Ton Pn2 | 2008 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2007 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2006 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2005 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2004 E-Ton Pn2c | 2007 E-Ton Pn2g | 2002 E-Ton Pn2 | 2003 E-Ton Pn2 | 2009 E-Ton Matrix 50 | 2004 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2006 E-Ton Pn2c | 2005 E-Ton Pn2c | 2008 E-Ton Pn2f/Beamer Rx 150 | 2007 E-Ton Pn2f/Beamer Rx 150 | 2006 E-Ton Pn2f/Beamer Rx 150 | 2001 E-Ton Pn2 — Electrical system: ignition: switch.

What's the hazard

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."

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
E-TON
Model
MATRIX 50
Manufacturer
Eton America, LLC
Lot
2008 E-TON MATRIX 50 | 2008 E-TON MATRIX RX 150 | 2000 E-TON PN2 | 1999 E-TON PN2 | 2008 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50 | 2007 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50 | 2006 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50 | 2005 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50 | 2004 E-TON PN2C | 2007 E-TON PN2G | 2002 E-TON PN2 | 2003 E-TON PN2 | 2009 E-TON MATRIX 50 | 2004 E-TON PN2B/BEAMER 50 | 2006 E-TON PN2C | 2005 E-TON PN2C | 2008 E-TON PN2F/BEAMER RX 150 | 2007 E-TON PN2F/BEAMER RX 150 | 2006 E-TON PN2F/BEAMER RX 150 | 2001 E-TON PN2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 E-Ton Matrix 50 | 2008 E-Ton Matrix Rx 150 | 2000 E-Ton Pn2 | 1999 E-Ton Pn2 | 2008 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2007 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2006 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2005 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2004 E-Ton Pn2c | 2007 E-Ton Pn2g | 2002 E-Ton Pn2 | 2003 E-Ton Pn2 | 2009 E-Ton Matrix 50 | 2004 E-Ton Pn2b/Beamer 50 | 2006 E-Ton Pn2c | 2005 E-Ton Pn2c | 2008 E-Ton Pn2f/Beamer Rx 150 | 2007 E-Ton Pn2f/Beamer Rx 150 | 2006 E-Ton Pn2f/Beamer Rx 150 | 2001 E-Ton Pn2 — Electrical system: ignition: switch recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V189000 on March 24, 2011. Reported hazard: 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."

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: E-TON. Model: MATRIX 50.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)