Genuine Scooters, LLC: 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO Scooters Recalled for Excessive Handlebar Vibration

Agency Publication Date: August 17, 2022

Summary

Genuine Scooters, LLC is recalling 38 of its 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO scooters due to a manufacturing defect that causes excessive handlebar vibration during operation. This vibration is severe enough to cause rider fatigue or lead to a sudden loss of vehicle control. Owners are being offered a full refund or a future repair, which is currently under development.

Risk

The excessive handlebar vibration significantly increases the risk of a crash by causing rider fatigue and making the vehicle difficult to control. Because this poses an immediate safety risk, owners are advised to stop riding these scooters until they have been repaired or returned.

What You Should Do

Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.
Verify if your scooter is affected by checking the model year (2022) and model name (NIU MQiGT EVO).
Contact Genuine Scooters customer service at 1-773-433-1316 to discuss your options, which include returning the scooter for a full refund or waiting for a repair currently under development.
Refer to internal recall number MQiGT EVO when speaking with the manufacturer; note that these scooters are also affected by a related recall, number 22V-597.
For additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

Full refund option

How to: Owners have the option to return their scooters for a full refund.

Option 2: Free Repair

Future repair (under development)

How to: Owners are advised not to ride their scooters until a repair, which is currently being developed, is completed.

Affected Products

Product: 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V629000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Genuine Scooters, LLC

Sold By: Genuine Scooters dealers

Units Affected: 38 vehicles(38% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: Yes — park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: August 18, 2022

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: MQiGT EVO

Agency Last Updated: November 2, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.

Verify if your scooter is affected by checking the model year (2022) and model name (NIU MQiGT EVO).

Contact Genuine Scooters customer service at 1-773-433-1316 to discuss your options, which include returning the scooter for a full refund or waiting for a repair currently under development.

Refer to internal recall number MQiGT EVO when speaking with the manufacturer; note that these scooters are also affected by a related recall, number 22V-597.

For additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

Full refund option

How to: Owners have the option to return their scooters for a full refund.

Option 2: Free Repair

Future repair (under development)

How to: Owners are advised not to ride their scooters until a repair, which is currently being developed, is completed.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V629000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Genuine Scooters, LLC

Sold By: Genuine Scooters dealers

Units Affected: 38 vehicles(38% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: Yes — park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: August 18, 2022

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: MQiGT EVO

Agency Last Updated: November 2, 2023