KTM North America Recalls KTM Brand and Husqvarna Brand Enduro Motorcycles Due to a Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-02-12 · 15718
Hazards
The front fork pistons can become stuck within the fork leg and cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Recall
Number
15718
Date
2015-02-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Off-road motorcycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria
Retailer(s)
KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2014 to October 2014 for between $6,000 and $11,000.
Importer(s)
KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Country of manufacture
Austria
Description
This recall involves model year 2015 KTM brand and Husqvarna brand Enduro motorcycles with 125cc to 300cc, 2-cycle engines and 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2015 motorcycles will have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.