Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-740 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 7, 2009
- Brand
- KTM
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Off-Road Motorcycles
- Hazard
- Front Fork Failure
- Units
- About 550
- Made in
- Austria
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves model year 2009 KTM off-road motorcycles. The model name and KTM™ logo are located on the right and left shrouds. The following models are included in this recall:Model Name Description 125SX Orange / Black 150SX Orange / Black 250XC-W Orange / Black 300XC-W Orange / Black
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Off-Road Motorcycles · About 550 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: KTM dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for between $6,000 and $8,000.; KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio.
Injuries or incidents reported
None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact KTM toll-free at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ktmnorthamerica.com
Recall history and context
KTM appears in 20 CPSC recalls on record. See all KTM recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Off-Road Motorcycles (About 550 units). This recall involves model year 2009 KTM off-road motorcycles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Front Fork Failure.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners the recalled off-road motorcycles are being sent a direct notice.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.