Off-Road Bike Engine Parts Recalled by Wiseco Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-03-05 · 09142
Hazards
Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.
Recall
Number
09142
Date
2009-03-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting Rods or Crankshaft Assemblies
Companies
Retailer(s)
Off-road dirt bike distributors nationwide and directly to consumers at www.wiseco.com from March 2007 through December 2008 for about $130 for the connecting rods and between $240 and $300 for the crankshaft assemblies.
Importer(s)
Wiseco Performance Products, of Mentor, Ohio
Country of manufacture
China
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