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Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure

Recalled May 7, 2009 · CPSC recall 09740 · Off-Road

Recalled 125 SX and 150 SX off-road motorcycle

Recalled 250 XC W and 300 XC W off-road motorcycle

Hazard

The front fork inner tube on the off-road motorcycles can crack and separate from the fork axle, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners the recalled off-road motorcycles are being sent a direct notice.

Units

About 550

Incidents / injuries

None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries.

Description

This recall involves model year 2009 KTM off-road motorcycles. The model name and KTM™ logo are located on the right and left shrouds. The following models are included in this recall:Model Name Description 125SX Orange / Black 150SX Orange / Black 250XC-W Orange / Black 300XC-W Orange / Black

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact KTM toll-free at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ktmnorthamerica.com

Product

Off-Road Motorcycles

Manufacturer(s)

KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Retailers

KTM dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for between $6,000 and $8,000.

Made in

Austria

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