Recalls / 2009-03-05

Off-Road Bike Engine Parts Recalled by Wiseco Due to Crash Hazard

09142 · Recalled 2009-03-05 · CPSC page

Recalled Crankshaft Assembly and Connecting Rod

Description

This recall involves the following connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies used in off-road dirt bike engines. Wiseco's identification number can be found on the neck of the connecting rods between the two circular ends. The part number and date code can be found on the product's packaging. Identification Number (on engine part) Part Number (on packaging) Part Type Dates Sold WR10082 WPC139 YZ450F Crank Assembly 02/20/08 - 12/15/08 WR10081 WPC140 YZ250F Crank Assembly 03/03/08 - 12/15/08 WR10081 WPC141 WR250F Crank Assembly 03/01/07 - 12/15/08 WR10086 WPC144 KX250F/RMZ250 Crank Assembly 08/20/08 - 12/15/08 WR10082 WPC145 WR450F Crank Assembly 08/08/08 - 12/15/08 WR10081 WPR196 YZ/WR250F Connecting Rod 07/01/07 - 12/15/08 WR10082 WPR197 YZ/WR450F Connecting Rod 01/20/08 - 12/15/08

Hazards

Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using off-road bikes on which the recalled connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies were installed and immediately contact Wiseco for free replacement parts and repair, or a full refund if the consumer has already replaced the recalled engine parts.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting Rods or Crankshaft Assemblies		About 420

Parties

Importer: Wiseco Performance Products, of Mentor, Ohio
Made in: China
Sold at: Off-road dirt bike distributors nationwide, directly to consumers at www.wiseco.com, between $240, $300 for the crankshaft assemblies.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Wiseco at (800) 321-1364 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET on Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.wiseco.com, or email the firm at recall@wiseco.com

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Part Number and Date Code on Product's Packaging

Source: CPSC recall 09142. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.