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KTM North America Recalls KTM and Husaberg Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

Recall 13-203 · May 29, 2013 · KTM

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM and Husaberg motorcycles and contact a KTM or Husaberg authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-203 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 29, 2013
Brand
KTM
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Competition/Closed Course and Enduro Motorcycles
Hazard
Crash Hazard
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 7,000
Made in
Austria
Last updated by CPSC
April 28, 2016

What was recalled

The recall includes 13 models of KTM and Husaberg brand competition/closed-course and off-road motorcycles. Eleven 2013 KTM models are being recalled: 85 SX, 85 SXS, 125 SX, 150 SX, 150 XC, 200 XC-W, 250 SX, 250 XC, 250 XC-W, 300 XC and 300 XC-W. Two 2012 and 2013 Husaberg models are being recalled: TE 250 and TE 300. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycles below the tail end of the seat. The KTM motorcycles are black and orange and KTM is printed on the front number plate and on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The Husaberg motorcycles are blue, yellow and white with Husaberg printed on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Consumers can identify the model year by checking the letter in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head. The letter "C" is a 2012 model; "D" is a 2013 model.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Competition/Closed Course and Enduro Motorcycles · About 7,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized KTM and Husaberg dealerships nationwide from January 2012 to April 2013 for between $ 5,300 and $ 8,450.; KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria; KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio.

Consumer contact

KTM North America Inc. or Husaberg North America toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktm.com, then click on Dealer & Service and select Service, or at www.husaberg.com, click on Dealers & Service, then select Service, then click on Service & Safety Check for more information.

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?

Competition/Closed Course and Enduro Motorcycles (About 7,000 units). The recall includes 13 models of KTM and Husaberg brand competition/closed-course and off-road motorcycles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM and Husaberg motorcycles and contact a KTM or Husaberg authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 28, 2016. 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.