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KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled November 3, 2016 · CPSC recall 17027 · KTM

Model year 2017 KTM 250 XC-WModel year 2017 Husqvarna FC 350Location of the vehicle identification number
Hazard
The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1,200
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

This recall involves model year 2017 KTM brand and Husqvarna motorcycles brand closed-course/competition only motorcycles. Five KTM models are being recalled: 150 XC-W, 250 XC-W, 300 XC-W, 350 SX-F and 450 XC-F. Three Husqvarna models are being recalled: TC 250, TX 300 and FC 350. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo and engine size on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings and the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is located on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2017 motorcycles have a letter "H" in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.

Contact

KTM North America/Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://www.ktm.com/us/service/safety/ or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com for more information.

Product
Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles
Imported by
KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Distributed by
KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Retailers
KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2016 to August 2016 for between $8,000 and $11,000.
Made in
Austria

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →