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Renthal Recalls Motorcycle Clip-on Handlebars Due to Crash Hazard

  • 1 Renthal’s Gen 1 motorcycle clip-on handlebar
  • Renthal’s Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebar
Name of Product:
Gen1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebars
Hazard:

The handlebar clamp can crack and fail, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
September 21, 2017
Units:
3,000
Consumer Contact

Renthal toll-free at 877-736-8425 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.renthalroad.com and click “Clip-on Recall” in the middle of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves all Gen 1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on aluminum handlebars for motorcycles distributed or sold for use on non-public roads. Gen 1 handlebars have a golden 40 mm tube with a black clamp and texturized gray end cover. Renthal and adjustability markings are etched on the tube and on the clamp.  Gen 2 handlebars have a silver 20 mm tube with a black tip on one end and a two-screw clamp on the other end. Renthal is printed on the clamp.
 

Gen 1

Gen 2

CL100

CL101

CL102

CL103

CL104

CL105

CL106

CL107

CL108

CL109

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Renthal for free replacement handlebars.

Incidents/Injuries:

Renthal has received 22 reports of handlebars cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Renthal motorcycle dealers nationwide from April 2009 through July 2017 for about $215.
Manufacturer(s):
Renthal, of Cheshire, United Kingdom
Importer(s):

Tucker Rocky Corporation, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas and LeMans Corporation, of Janesville, Wis.

Distributor(s):
Tucker Rocky Corporation, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas and LeMans Corporation, of Janesville, Wis.
Manufactured In:
United Kingdom
Recall number:
17-230
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