CPSC2011-09-08
KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fall or Crash Hazard
KTM North America Inc., of Murrieta, Calif.
Hazard
The motorcycle handlebar clamp can develop cracks during normal use causing the handlebars to move from their set position. This can result in the rider losing control of the vehicle, posing a fall or crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact authorized KTM and Husaberg dealers to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized KTM and Husaberg dealers nationwide from April 2010 through May 2011 for between $6,200 and $9,500
Affected count
About 6,117
Injuries reported
KTM received a report of one incident in which the consumer was hospitalized from injuries received in a crash after the handlebar clamps cracked and failed to secure the handlebars.
Manufactured in
Austria
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Off-Road Motorcycles
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers should contact authorized KTM or Husaberg dealers. Authorized dealers can be located by going to www.ktm.com or www.husaberg.com. Consumers may also call KTM North America Inc. customer relations at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Fall-or-Crash-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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