KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Recall Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 21733 · Mar 25, 2021 · KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS
1,470
units affected
1,470
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21733
- Date
- Mar 25, 2021
- Company
- KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS
- Units affected
- 1,470
- Product
- KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS closed course competition motorcycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves the following model year 2021 KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road closed course/competition motorcycles: KTM 250 SX, 250 SX-F, 350 SX-F and 450 SMR; Husqvarna TC 125 and FC 250; and GASGAS MC 125, MC 250F and MC 450F. The KTM motorcycles are orange, black and white with a white KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds. The Husqvarna motorcycles are white, blue and yellow with the blue Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds. The GASGAS motorcycles are red with a white GASGAS logo on both sides of the shrouds. Model year 2021 motorcycles will have the letter M in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN number is located on the right side of the steering head.
What can happen
The drive chain can break, posing a crash hazard and/or property damage.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM, Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves replacing the drive chain. KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2020 through February 2021 for between $6,800 and $11,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ktm, husqvarna and gasgas closed course competition motorcycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM, Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves replacing the drive chain. KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The drive chain can break, posing a crash hazard and/or property damage.
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.