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Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Handlebars to Separate During a Crash and Cause Serious Injury

Name: Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Handlebars to Separate During a Crash an...
Brand: Tucker Rocky
SKU: CPSC-08306
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 18, 2008Recall ID: 08306Category: generalCountry: US

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

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