KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 16255 · Sep 1, 2016 · KTM North America
920
units affected
920
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16255
- Date
- Sep 1, 2016
- Company
- KTM North America
- Units affected
- 920
- Product
- Motocross competition off-road motorcycles
- Product type
- Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2016 KTM brand and Husqvarna Motorcycles brand motocross off-road motorcycles with 250cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F 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 KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition motorcycles are orange and blue with the KTM and the Red Bull logos on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The number "13" is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna FC 250 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 2016 motorcycles have a letter "G" in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head.
What can happen
The connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
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
- The firm has received five reports of the rod cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 2016 KTM Motorcycles were sold at KTM authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for between $8,400 and $9,100. 2016 Husqvarna Motorcycles were sold at Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $8,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled motocross 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 connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing 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.