KTM Brand and Husqvarna Brand Enduro Motorcycles recall: A Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
KTM North America Recalls KTM Brand and Husqvarna Brand Enduro Motorcycles Due to a Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Why was KTM Brand and Husqvarna Brand Enduro Motorcycles recalled?
The front fork pistons can become stuck within the fork leg and cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and schedule an appointment with an authorized KTM or Husqvarna dealer for a free recall service check. Recalled motorcycles will be repaired free of charge. KTM is contacting consumers directly. Contact: KTM North America Inc. toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktmusa.com and click on Dealer and Service, then select Service or at www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on Dealers and Services, then select Service Check 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
- Off-road motorcycles
- Company
- KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria, KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 2,864 KTM brand and 457 Husqvarna brand
- Sold at
- KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2014 to October 2014 for between $6,000 and $11,000.
- Recall date
- February 12, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- None
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves model year 2015 KTM brand and Husqvarna brand Enduro motorcycles with 125cc to 300cc, 2-cycle engines and 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2015 motorcycles will have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.