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Ohlins Front Forks for Motocross Bikes Recalled by Ohlins USA Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Recalled Motocross bike forks
  • Location of model and batch numbers
Name of Product:
Ohlins RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes
Hazard:

The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
July 09, 2015
Units:
About 50
Consumer Contact

Ohlins USA at (800) 336-9029 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlinsusa.com and click on Important Safety Recall for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Ohlins  RXF 48 mm front bike forks for motocross bikes. The fork legs are yellow with a large white "?" and a small "TTX" on the front. The fork legs measure about 37 inches long. The following product and batch numbers are included in this recall and stamped on the silver-colored front fork bottom piece.

 

Product Number

Batch Number

FGKT 1586

309632 

FGHO 1596

309640

FGKT 1596

309628

FGKT 1596

138461

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using motocross bikes with these front forks immediately and contact  Ohlins for free replacement and installation of a new cartridge kit in the fork.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Off-road bike stores nationwide from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $3,500.
Importer(s):

Ohlins USA Inc., of Hendersonville, N.C.

Manufactured In:
Sweden
Recall number:
15-740

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