KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 17027 · Nov 3, 2016 · KTM North America
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17027
- Date
- Nov 3, 2016
- Company
- KTM North America
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2017 KTM brand and Husqvarna motorcycles brand closed-course/competition only motorcycles. Five KTM models are being recalled: 150 XC-W, 250 XC-W, 300 XC-W, 350 SX-F and 450 XC-F. Three Husqvarna models are being recalled: TC 250, TX 300 and FC 350. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo and engine size on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings and the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is located on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2017 motorcycles have a letter "H" in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head.
What can happen
The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2016 to August 2016 for between $8,000 and $11,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
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.