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KTM North America Recalls KTM Brand and Husqvarna Brand Enduro Motorcycles Due to a Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name: KTM North America Recalls KTM Brand and Husqvarna Brand Enduro Motorcycles Due to a Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria
SKU: CPSC-15718
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 12, 2015Recall ID: 15718Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The front fork pistons can become stuck within the fork leg and cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves model year 2015 KTM brand and Husqvarna brand Enduro motorcycles with 125cc to 300cc, 2-cycle engines and 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2015 motorcycles will have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.

Affected Products

Off-road motorcycles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/KTM-North-America-Recalls-KTM-Brand-and-Husqvarna-Brand-Enduro-Motorcycles
Title	KTM North America Recalls KTM Brand and Husqvarna Brand Enduro Motorcycles Due to a Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15718.1-KTM_350SX_F.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	2015 KTM brand Enduro off-road motorcycles
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15718.2-HQV_FC_350.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	2015 Husqvarna brand Enduro off-road motorcycles
Hazards › Name	The front fork pistons can become stuck within the fork leg and cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Injuries › Name	None
Products › Name	Off-road motorcycles
Products › Type	Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Products › Category I D	2049
Products › Number Of Units	About 2,864 KTM brand and 457 Husqvarna brand
Recall I D	1979
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and schedule an appointment with an authorized KTM or Husqvarna dealer for a free recall service check. Recalled motorcycles will be repaired free of charge. KTM is contacting consumers directly.
Importers › Name	KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Retailers › Name	KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2014 to October 2014 for between $6,000 and $11,000.
Recall Date	2015-02-12T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves model year 2015 KTM brand and Husqvarna brand Enduro motorcycles with 125cc to 300cc, 2-cycle engines and 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2015 motorcycles will have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.
Recall Number	15718
Manufacturers › Name	KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	KTM North America Inc. toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktmusa.com and click on Dealer and Service, then select Service or at www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on Dealers and Services, then select Service Check for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-02-12T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Austria

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