KTM North America Recalls Husqvarna, KTM Brand Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-722 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 14, 2016
- Brand
- KTM
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Competition off-road motocross motorcycles
- Hazard
- Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 3,700
- Made in
- Austria
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 14, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves model year 2016 Husqvarna TC and FC and KTM SX and SX-F motocross competition motorcycles with 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines, and 125cc to 250cc, 2-cycle engines. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are blue, white and yellow and have the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shroud covering the fuel tank. The model name and engine size are on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange, black and white with the KTM logo on both sides of the shroud covering the fuel tank. The model name and engine size are printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2016 motorcycles will have the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.
Is my product affected?
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- Competition off-road motocross motorcycles · About 3,700 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: KTM authorized dealers nationwide from March 2015 through October 2015 for between $6,800 and $9,400. Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from March 2015 through October 2015 for between $6,900 and $9,400.; KTM Motorrad AG, of Austria; KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received two reports of crashes as a result of a wheel spoke failure, including one report of a shoulder injury and three broken ribs.
Consumer contact
KTM North America and Husqvarna Motorcycles toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktmusa.com or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on Service, then select Safety 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 off-road motocross motorcycles (About 3,700 units). This recall involves model year 2016 Husqvarna TC and FC and KTM SX and SX-F motocross competition motorcycles with 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines, and 125cc to 250cc, 2-cycle engines.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles is contacting known consumers directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 14, 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.