Product Recall Number: 17-027
Why was Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles recalled?
The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
Product Recall Number: 17-027
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-11-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles
Description: This recall involves model year 2017 KTM brand and Husqvarna motorcycles brand closed-course/competition only motorcycles. Five KTM models are being recalled: 150 XC-W, 250 XC-W, 300 XC-W, 350 SX-F and 450 XC-F. Three Husqvarna models are being recalled: TC 250, TX 300 and FC 350. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo and engine size on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings and the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is located on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2017 motorcycles have a letter “H” in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head.
Hazard Description: The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,200
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.
Sold At: KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2016 to August 2016 for between $8,000 and $11,000.
Importers: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Manufactured In: Austria
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed