Off-Road Bike Engine Parts Recalled by Wiseco Due to Crash Hazard

Is my product affected?

Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting Rods or Crankshaft Assemblies

• Brand Wiseco Performance Products, of Mentor, Ohio

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

What happened

Wiseco is recalling connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies used in off-road dirt bike engines because engine stress can cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, which poses a crash hazard. The recalled parts were sold between July 2007 and December 2008 across several motorcycle models including YZ250F, YZ450F, WR250F, WR450F, KX250F, and RMZ250. Consumers can identify recalled parts by the Wiseco identification number on the neck of the connecting rods or the part number and date code on the product packaging.

Consumers who have off-road bikes with the recalled connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies should stop using them immediately and contact Wiseco for free replacement parts and repair, or request a full refund if they have already replaced the recalled engine parts.

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

Hazard

Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using off-road bikes on which the recalled connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies were installed and immediately contact Wiseco for free replacement parts and repair, or a full refund if the consumer has already replaced the recalled engine parts.

Details from the source

This recall involves the following connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies used in off-road dirt bike engines. Wiseco's identification number can be found on the neck of the connecting rods between the two circular ends. The part number and date code can be found on the product's packaging. Identification Number (on engine part) Part Number (on packaging) Part Type Dates Sold WR10082 WPC139 YZ450F Crank Assembly 02/20/08 - 12/15/08 WR10081 WPC140 YZ250F Crank Assembly 03/03/08 - 12/15/08 WR10081 WPC141 WR250F Crank Assembly 03/01/07 - 12/15/08 WR10086 WPC144 KX250F/RMZ250 Crank Assembly 08/20/08 - 12/15/08 WR10082 WPC145 WR450F Crank Assembly 08/08/08 - 12/15/08 WR10081 WPR196 YZ/WR250F Connecting Rod 07/01/07 - 12/15/08 WR10082 WPR197 YZ/WR450F Connecting Rod 01/20/08 - 12/15/08

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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