Recalls / 2011-09-08

KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fall or Crash Hazard

11319 · Recalled 2011-09-08 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves all 2011 KTM and Husaberg off-road/competition motorcycles. KTM models included in this recall: Engine Size Model 150 XC, SX 200 XC-W 250 XC, XC-W, XCF-W Six Days, SX, SX-F 300 XC, XC-W 350 SX-F 450 XC-W Six Days, SX-F 530 XC-W Six Days Husaberg models included in this recall: Engine Size Model 390 FE 450 FE, FX The affected Husaberg bikes are blue, yellow and white in color with the model name and Husaberg logo located on the right and left shrouds.

Hazards

The motorcycle handlebar clamp can develop cracks during normal use causing the handlebars to move from their set position. This can result in the rider losing control of the vehicle, posing a fall or crash hazard.

Reported injuries

KTM received a report of one incident in which the consumer was hospitalized from injuries received in a crash after the handlebar clamps cracked and failed to secure the handlebars.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact authorized KTM and Husaberg dealers to schedule a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Off-Road Motorcycles		About 6,117

Parties

Importer: KTM North America Inc., of Murrieta, Calif.
Made in: Austria
Sold at: Authorized KTM, Husaberg dealers nationwide, 200, 500

Consumer contact

For additional information, consumers should contact authorized KTM or Husaberg dealers. Authorized dealers can be located by going to www.ktm.com or www.husaberg.com. Consumers may also call KTM North America Inc. customer relations at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 11319. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.