KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fall or Crash Hazard
Recall 11319 · Sep 8, 2011 · KTM North America
6,117
units affected
6,117
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11319
- Date
- Sep 8, 2011
- Company
- KTM North America
- Units affected
- 6,117
- Product
- Off-Road Motorcycles
- Product type
- Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves all 2011 KTM and Husaberg off-road/competition motorcycles. KTM models included in this recall: Engine Size Model 150 XC, SX 200 XC-W 250 XC, XC-W, XCF-W Six Days, SX, SX-F 300 XC, XC-W 350 SX-F 450 XC-W Six Days, SX-F 530 XC-W Six Days Husaberg models included in this recall: Engine Size Model 390 FE 450 FE, FX The affected Husaberg bikes are blue, yellow and white in color with the model name and Husaberg logo located on the right and left shrouds.
What can happen
The motorcycle handlebar clamp can develop cracks during normal use causing the handlebars to move from their set position. This can result in the rider losing control of the vehicle, posing a fall or crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact authorized KTM and Husaberg dealers to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- KTM received a report of one incident in which the consumer was hospitalized from injuries received in a crash after the handlebar clamps cracked and failed to secure the handlebars.
- Sold at
- Authorized KTM and Husaberg dealers nationwide from April 2010 through May 2011 for between $6,200 and $9,500
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled off-road motorcycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact authorized KTM and Husaberg dealers to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The motorcycle handlebar clamp can develop cracks during normal use causing the handlebars to move from their set position. This can result in the rider losing control of the vehicle, posing a fall or 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.