KTM North America Recalls KTM and Husaberg Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 13203 · May 29, 2013 · KTM North America
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13203
- Date
- May 29, 2013
- Company
- KTM North America
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Competition/Closed Course and Enduro Motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall includes 13 models of KTM and Husaberg brand competition/closed-course and off-road motorcycles. Eleven 2013 KTM models are being recalled: 85 SX, 85 SXS, 125 SX, 150 SX, 150 XC, 200 XC-W, 250 SX, 250 XC, 250 XC-W, 300 XC and 300 XC-W. Two 2012 and 2013 Husaberg models are being recalled: TE 250 and TE 300. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycles below the tail end of the seat. The KTM motorcycles are black and orange and KTM is printed on the front number plate and on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The Husaberg motorcycles are blue, yellow and white with Husaberg printed on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Consumers can identify the model year by checking the letter in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head. The letter "C" is a 2012 model; "D" is a 2013 model.
What can happen
During use, the throttle cable can malfunction and result in an uncontrollable throttle. This poses a crash hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM and Husaberg motorcycles and contact a KTM or Husaberg authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized KTM and Husaberg dealerships nationwide from January 2012 to April 2013 for between $ 5,300 and $ 8,450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled competition/closed course and enduro motorcycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM and Husaberg motorcycles and contact a KTM or Husaberg authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
During use, the throttle cable can malfunction and result in an uncontrollable throttle. This poses a crash hazard to the rider.
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.