Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Han...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. This can cause the handlebars to separate posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
The Pro Taper Clamp Kits are aftermarket accessories for off-road motorcycles. The recall involves the following kits and part numbers: Upper Triple Clamp Kit 02-2824 02-2825 02-2826 02-2827 02-2828 02-2829 02-2843 02-2844 02-2845 02-2846 02-2849 02-2851 Complete Triple Clamp Kit 02-2830 02-2831 02-2832 02-2833 02-2834 02-2839 02-2840 02-2847 02-2848 02-2850 02-2852 02-2853 02-2854 02-2855 Handlebar Clamp Kit (Universal Solid Mount Kit and Universal Rubber Mount Kit) 02-2821 02-2822 Replacement Bolt Kit 02-2855 02-2886
Affected Products
Pro Taper Clamp Kits Used With Off-Road Motorcycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Tucker-Rocky-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycle-Clamp-Kits-Bolts-Can-Break-Causing-Handlebars-to-Separate-During-a-Crash-and-Cause-Serious-Injury |
| Title | Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Handlebars to Separate During a Crash and Cause Serious Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/abf1f2167b734d559bcdad4453cb8bfd.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Pro Taper Handlebar Clamp Kit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/99fa05da99274ce5a34aaa285bc0e553.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Pro Taper Upper Triple Clamp Kit |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6b17df3b2b504365b28ae1ca4e8ff70d.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Pro Taper Complete Triple Clamp Kit |
| Hazards › Name | Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. This can cause the handlebars to separate posing a risk of serious injury to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been seven reports of bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Pro Taper Clamp Kits Used With Off-Road Motorcycles |
| Products › Type | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2049 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,000 |
| Recall I D | 4342 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding off-road motorcycles equipped with the recalled kits and contact the firm for free replacement bolts. |
| Retailers › Name | Motorcycle dealerships nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 and ranged in price from $5 for the Replacement Bolt Kit to $440 for the Complete Triple Clamp Kit. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Pro Taper Clamp Kits are aftermarket accessories for off-road motorcycles. The recall involves the following kits and part numbers: Upper Triple Clamp Kit 02-2824 02-2825 02-2826 02-2827 02-2828 02-2829 02-2843 02-2844 02-2845 02-2846 02-2849 02-2851 Complete Triple Clamp Kit 02-2830 02-2831 02-2832 02-2833 02-2834 02-2839 02-2840 02-2847 02-2848 02-2850 02-2852 02-2853 02-2854 02-2855 Handlebar Clamp Kit (Universal Solid Mount Kit and Universal Rubber Mount Kit) 02-2821 02-2822 Replacement Bolt Kit 02-2855 02-2886 |
| Distributors › Name | Tucker Rocky Distributing, of Fort Worth, Texas |
| Recall Number | 08306 |
| Consumer Contact | For further information, call Tucker Rocky Distributing toll-free at (866) 217-7750 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.protaper.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |