SSR Motorsports Recalls Off-Highway Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 19768 · Aug 15, 2019 · SSR Motorsports
420
units affected
420
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19768
- Date
- Aug 15, 2019
- Company
- SSR Motorsports
- Units affected
- 420
- Product
- SSR Motorsports competition off-road motorcycle
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves two-wheeled 2019 SSR Motorsports competition off-road motorcycles with model numbers SR70Auto, SR70C, SR110Semi/DX, and SR125Auto. Only vehicles with the 2019 model year have the letter K in the 10th position of the 17-digit VIN number stamped on the right side of the steering stem. SSR Motorsports logo is printed on the left and right side panels of the motorcycles. The motorcycles are black, white, red, orange, green, or blue. These motorcycles are fitted with traditional style front forks. Their engine displacements are stamped on the right side of the engine cylinder wall in respect to their model numbers: 72cc, 107cc, and 124cc. VIN numbers can be verified through SSR dealers or SSR Motorsports.
What can happen
The vehicle's front fork assembly can fail during use, causing the rider to lose control, and result in a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local SSR Motorsports dealer to schedule a free repair. SSR Motorsports is contacting registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- SSR Motorsports has received three reports of the front fork assembly failing. Two incidents resulted in bruising.
- Sold at
- Authorized SSR Motorsports dealers nationwide from February 2019 through June 2019 for between $800 and $1,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ssr motorsports competition off-road motorcycle?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local SSR Motorsports dealer to schedule a free repair. SSR Motorsports is contacting registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The vehicle's front fork assembly can fail during use, causing the rider to lose control, and result in 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.