CPSCGeneral Alert
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure
Published: May 7, 2009Recall ID: 09740Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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 125SX Orange / Black 150SX Orange / Black 250XC-W Orange / Black 300XC-W Orange / Black
Affected Products
Off-Road Motorcycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Off-Road-Motorcycles-Recalled-by-KTM-North-America-Due-to-Front-Fork-Failure |
| Title | Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/54f2c5335c8a44e3aff84823a0087d97.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled 125 SX and 150 SX off-road motorcycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3d5d1d278394408ab88c8915ad02eb32.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled 250 XC W and 300 XC W off-road motorcycle |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries. |
| Products › Name | Off-Road Motorcycles |
| Products › Type | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2049 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 550 |
| Recall I D | 6045 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | KTM dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for between $6,000 and $8,000. |
| Recall Date | 2009-05-07T00:00:00 |
| 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 125SX Orange / Black 150SX Orange / Black 250XC-W Orange / Black 300XC-W Orange / Black |
| Recall Number | 09740 |
| Manufacturers › Name | KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Austria |