Reported Jan 14, 2016
KTM North America Recalls Husqvarna, KTM Brand Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury (Recall…
KTM Motorrad AG of Austria
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles is contacting known consumers directly.
Firm contact: KTM North America and Husqvarna Motorcycles toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktmusa.com or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on Service, then select Safety for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Competition off-road motocross motorcycles
- Amount recalled
- About 3,700
Where it was sold
Sold at KTM authorized dealers nationwide from March 2015 through October 2015 for between $6,800 and $9,400. Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from March 2015 through October 2015 for between $6,900 and $9,400..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The front wheel spoke assembly can fail, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received two reports of crashes as a result of a wheel spoke failure, including one report of a shoulder injury and three broken ribs.
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