Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes Due to Fall, Crash Hazard
Recall 14024 · Nov 19, 2013 · Baja Motorsports
23,000
units affected
23,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14024
- Date
- Nov 19, 2013
- Company
- Baja Motorsports
- Units affected
- 23,000
- Product
- Mini Bike
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Baja Motorsports MB200 gas-powered mini bikes manufactured from August 2010 through August 2012. The recalled mini bikes have a black frame with a black padded seat, a gas tank and fenders that are black, red or yellow, side reflectors and a headlight. A decal with the words "Baja" and "Warrior" and the number 200 inside a circle with wings attached is on both sides of the gas tank. "Baja 200cc" is on the engine cover on the right side of the minibike. This mini bike may also be known as WR96, WR200, Baja Heat, Baja Carbon and Mini Baja. The date of manufacture is on the bottom right of the Vehicle Emissions Control Information label in the MM/YY format. The label is attached to the front side of the engine.
What can happen
The front fork can separate from the wheel, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 13 reports of front forks separating from the wheel. Minor injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Northern Tool Equipment, Pep Boys and Tractor Supply Company from February 2010 to September 2013 for about $650.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mini bike?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The front fork can separate from the wheel, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.
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.