Renthal Recalls Motorcycle Clip-on Handlebars Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 17230 · Sep 21, 2017 · Renthal
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17230
- Date
- Sep 21, 2017
- Company
- Renthal
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Gen1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebars
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves all Gen 1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on aluminum handlebars for motorcycles distributed or sold for use on non-public roads. Gen 1 handlebars have a golden 40 mm tube with a black clamp and texturized gray end cover. Renthal and adjustability markings are etched on the tube and on the clamp. Gen 2 handlebars have a silver 20 mm tube with a black tip on one end and a two-screw clamp on the other end. Renthal is printed on the clamp. Gen 1 Gen 2 CL100 CL101 CL102 CL103 CL104 CL105 CL106 CL107 CL108 CL109
What can happen
The handlebar clamp can crack and fail, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Renthal for free replacement handlebars.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Renthal has received 22 reports of handlebars cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Renthal motorcycle dealers nationwide from April 2009 through July 2017 for about $215.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gen1 and gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebars?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Renthal for free replacement handlebars.
What is the hazard?
The handlebar clamp can crack and fail, 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.