KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-11-03 · 17027
Hazards
The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
Recall
Number
17027
Date
2016-11-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2016 to August 2016 for between $8,000 and $11,000.
Importer(s)
KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Distributor(s)
KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Country of manufacture
Austria
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.