Husqvarna Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles recall: Crash Hazard
Husqvarna Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Why was Husqvarna Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles recalled?
The motorcycle's throttle cable can malfunction so the rider loses speed control, posing a crash hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Husqvarna motorcycles and contact an authorized Husqvarna dealer to schedule a free repair. Contact: Husqvarna Motorcycles toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com and click on Support/Aftersales for more information
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Husqvarna closed course/competition off-road motorcycles
- Company
- Husqvarna Motorcycles SRL, of Italy, Husqvarna Motorcycles North America LLC, of Corona, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 260
- Sold at
- Motorcycle shops nationwide from October 2012 through June 2013 for between $6,300 and $7,100.
- Recall date
- August 13, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves four 2013 models of Husqvarna closed course/competition motorcycles, including CR125, WR125, WR250 and WR300. The Husqvarna two-wheeled off-road motorcycles are white, red and black. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycle just below the tail end of the seat. Husqvarna is 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 D is a 2013 model.