CPSC2016-01-14
KTM North America Recalls Husqvarna, KTM Brand Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
KTM Motorrad AG, of Austria
Hazard
The front wheel spoke assembly can fail, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 3,700
Injuries 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.
Manufactured in
Austria
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Competition off-road motocross motorcycles
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Husqvarna-KTM-Brand-Motocross-Competition-Off-Road-MotorcyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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