Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard
Recall 07538 · Mar 27, 2007 · Universal Engineering
48
units affected
48
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07538
- Date
- Mar 27, 2007
- Company
- Universal Engineering
- Units affected
- 48
- Product
- Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall involves Radius Triple Clamps sold as an upgrade for use with a certain make and models of motocross motorcycles. The clamps are black in color and display the Universal logo on each end and the name "UNIVERSAL" on one side. They were ordered under part numbers 1025-40-0618 and 1025-40-0678.
What can happen
The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.
The fix
Consumers who have installed the clamp should not operate their motorcycle until the clamp has been removed and replaced with a factory OEM clamp. Universal Engineering will not be issuing replacement clamps. Universal Engineering is providing a full refund for the cost these clamps. Consumers who have been identified as having purchased the clamps will be notified by mail directly from Universal Engineering.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Off-road motorcycle dealers and distributors sold the recalled clamps from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled radius triple clamps sold for use with motocross motorcycles?
Consumers who have installed the clamp should not operate their motorcycle until the clamp has been removed and replaced with a factory OEM clamp. Universal Engineering will not be issuing replacement clamps. Universal Engineering is providing a full refund for the cost these clamps. Consumers who have been identified.
What is the hazard?
The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.
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.