Product Recall Number: 19-735
Why was KTM 50 SX and Husqvarna TC 50 motorcycles recalled?
The throttle can become stuck in the open position, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Product Recall Number: 19-735
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-04-10
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: KTM 50 SX and Husqvarna TC 50 motorcycles
Description: This recall involves model year 2019 KTM 50 SX and Husqvarna TC 50 closed course/competition motorcycles with 50cc 2-cycle engines. Only model year 2019 motorcycles that have the letter K in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number which is located on the right side of the steering head are included in the recall. The KTM motorcycles are orange and white with the KTM logo on both sides of the radiator shrouds covering the fuel tank. Printed on both side panels below the rear seat is 50 SX. The Husqvarna motorcycles are white, blue and yellow with the Husqvarna logo and TC 50 printed on both sides of the radiator shrouds covering the fuel tank.
Hazard Description: The throttle can become stuck in the open position, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 780
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer, respective of their motorcycle brand, to schedule a free repair. KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold At: KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from March 2018 December 2018 for about $4,300.
Importers: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Manufacturers: KTM AG, of Austria
Distributors: KTM North America, Inc. and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc., of Murrieta, Calif.
Manufactured In: Austria
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed