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CPSC2013-05-29

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

KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria

Product photos

2013 KTM 85 SX and 85 SXS models
2013 KTM 85 SX and 85 SXS models
2013 KTM 125 SX, 150 SX and 250 SX models
2013 KTM 125 SX, 150 SX and 250 SX models
2013 KTM 150 XC , 250 XC and 300 XC models
2013 KTM 150 XC , 250 XC and 300 XC models
2013 KTM 200 XC-W, 250 XC-W and 300 XC-W models
2013 KTM 200 XC-W, 250 XC-W and 300 XC-W models
2012 Husaberg TE 250 and TE 300 models
2012 Husaberg TE 250 and TE 300 models
2013 Husaberg TE 250 and TE 300 models
2013 Husaberg TE 250 and TE 300 models
Hazard

During use, the throttle cable can malfunction and result in an uncontrollable throttle. This poses a crash hazard to the rider.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM and Husaberg motorcycles and contact a KTM or Husaberg authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized KTM and Husaberg dealerships nationwide from January 2012 to April 2013 for between $ 5,300 and $ 8,450.
Affected count
About 7,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Austria
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Competition/Closed Course and Enduro Motorcycles
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.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/KTM-North-America-Recalls-KTM-and-Husaberg-Motorcycles

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