Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 11159 · Mar 9, 2011 · Baja Motorsports
4,300
units affected
4,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11159
- Date
- Mar 9, 2011
- Company
- Baja Motorsports
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Product
- Dirt Bikes
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with VIN numbers beginning with "L98." The model number and VIN are located on the product data plate, which is located on the side of the "goose neck" (where the handle bars meet the body of the bike).
What can happen
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of fires from fuel leakage including one report of minor burns to a consumer's legs.
- Sold at
- Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2011 for between $550 and $650.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dirt bikes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.