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Husqvarna Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

Name: Husqvarna Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Brand: Husqvarna Motorcycles SRL, of Italy
SKU: CPSC-13263
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 13, 2013Recall ID: 13263Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The motorcycle's throttle cable can malfunction so the rider loses speed control, posing a crash hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves four 2013 models of Husqvarna closed course/competition motorcycles, including CR125, WR125, WR250 and WR300. The Husqvarna two-wheeled off-road motorcycles are white, red and black. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycle just below the tail end of the seat. Husqvarna is printed on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Consumers can identify the model year by checking the letter in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head. The letter D is a 2013 model.

Affected Products

Husqvarna closed course/competition off-road motorcycles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Husqvarna-Recalls-Closed-Course-Competition-Off-Road-Motorcycles
Title	Husqvarna Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13263.CR125-2013%2520hrLARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Husqvarna CR125 model
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13263.WR125-2013%2520hrLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Husqvarna WR125 model
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13263.WR250-2013%2520hrLARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Husqvarna WR250 model
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13263.WR300-2013%2520hrLARGE.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Husqvarna WR300 model
Hazards › Name	The motorcycle's throttle cable can malfunction so the rider loses speed control, posing a crash hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Husqvarna closed course/competition off-road motorcycles
Products › Type	Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Products › Category I D	2049
Products › Number Of Units	About 260
Recall I D	1440
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Husqvarna motorcycles and contact an authorized Husqvarna dealer to schedule a free repair.
Importers › Name	Husqvarna Motorcycles North America LLC, of Corona, Calif.
Retailers › Name	Motorcycle shops nationwide from October 2012 through June 2013 for between $6,300 and $7,100.
Recall Date	2013-08-13T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves four 2013 models of Husqvarna closed course/competition motorcycles, including CR125, WR125, WR250 and WR300. The Husqvarna two-wheeled off-road motorcycles are white, red and black. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycle just below the tail end of the seat. Husqvarna is printed on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Consumers can identify the model year by checking the letter in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head. The letter D is a 2013 model.
Recall Number	13263
Manufacturers › Name	Husqvarna Motorcycles SRL, of Italy
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Husqvarna Motorcycles toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com and click on Support/Aftersales for more information
Last Publish Date	2015-01-26T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Italy

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