Öhlins Front Forks for Motocross Bikes Recalled by Öhlins USA Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15740 · Jul 9, 2015 · Öhlins USA Inc.
50
units affected
50
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15740
- Date
- Jul 9, 2015
- Company
- Öhlins USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 50
- Product
- Öhlins RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Öhlins RXF 48 mm front bike forks for motocross bikes. The fork legs are yellow with a large white "Ö" and a small "TTX" on the front. The fork legs measure about 37 inches long. The following product and batch numbers are included in this recall and stamped on the silver-colored front fork bottom piece. Product Number Batch Number FGKT 1586 309632 FGHO 1596 309640 FGKT 1596 309628 FGKT 1596 138461
What can happen
The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using motocross bikes with these front forks immediately and contact Öhlins for free replacement and installation of a new cartridge kit in the fork.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Off-road bike stores nationwide from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $3,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled öhlins rxf 48 front forks for motocross bikes?
Consumers should stop using motocross bikes with these front forks immediately and contact Öhlins for free replacement and installation of a new cartridge kit in the fork.
What is the hazard?
The front fork can break or detach, 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.