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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-02-12

KTM North America Recalls KTM Brand and Husqvarna Brand Enduro Motorcycles Due to a Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Is my product affected?

Off-road motorcycles

  • Brand KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria
  • Brand KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

KTM North America is recalling model year 2015 KTM and Husqvarna brand Enduro motorcycles because the front fork pistons can become stuck within the fork leg, which can cause the operator to lose control and crash. The recall covers KTM motorcycles with 125cc to 300cc 2-cycle engines or 250cc to 450cc 4-cycle engines (orange and black with the KTM logo), and Husqvarna motorcycles with comparable engine sizes (white with blue and yellow markings). Model year 2015 motorcycles can be identified by the letter F in the 10th position of the VIN, located on the right side of the steering head.

Consumers who own a recalled motorcycle should immediately stop riding it and schedule an appointment with an authorized KTM or Husqvarna dealer for a free recall service check. The recall repairs will be performed free of charge. KTM is contacting consumers directly with additional information.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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