KTM North America Recalls KTM Brand and Husqvarna Brand Enduro Motorcycles Due to a Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15718 · Feb 12, 2015 · KTM North America
2,864
units affected
2,864
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15718
- Date
- Feb 12, 2015
- Company
- KTM North America
- Units affected
- 2,864
- Product
- Off-road motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2015 KTM brand and Husqvarna brand Enduro motorcycles with 125cc to 300cc, 2-cycle engines and 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2015 motorcycles will have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.
What can happen
The front fork pistons can become stuck within the fork leg and cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and schedule an appointment with an authorized KTM or Husqvarna dealer for a free recall service check. Recalled motorcycles will be repaired free of charge. KTM is contacting consumers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2014 to October 2014 for between $6,000 and $11,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled off-road motorcycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and schedule an appointment with an authorized KTM or Husqvarna dealer for a free recall service check. Recalled motorcycles will be repaired free of charge. KTM is contacting consumers directly.
What is the hazard?
The front fork pistons can become stuck within the fork leg and cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
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.