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Recall Details
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May 7, 2009 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Product Involved: Off-Road Motorcycles
Units: About 550
Manufacturer: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
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.
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 |
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| 125SX | Orange / Black |
| 150SX | Orange / Black |
| 250XC-W | Orange / Black |
| 300XC-W | Orange / Black |
Sold by: KTM dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for between $6,000 and $8,000.
Manufactured in: Austria
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.
Consumer 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
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Related Recalls
The motorcycle’s connecting rod can break, posing crash and injury hazards.
The gear shift assembly can detach from the crankcase, resulting in unintentional gear shifting, posing a crash hazard.
An error in the ECU (Engine Control Unit) software can result in the speedometer and several speed-related safety systems not functioning as designed, posing a crash hazard and risk of injury.
The drive chain can break, posing a crash hazard and/or property damage.
Water can get into the battery causing a short circuit, posing a crash hazard.
The front brake master cylinder piston can crack, resulting in brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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