CPSCGeneral Alert

Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure

Name: Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure
Brand: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
SKU: CPSC-09740
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmKTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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