KTM and Husqvarna recall 2016 motocross bikes with 250-450cc engines due to front wheel spoke failure causing crashes. Consumers must stop using and get free repairs.
The front wheel spoke assembly can fail, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
KTM and Husqvarna are recalling 2016 competition motocross motorcycles that could lose control due to a front wheel spoke assembly failure. This risk of crashing means riders should stop using these bikes immediately and get repairs.
The front wheel spoke assembly can fail while riding, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This failure could happen during normal use, especially at high speeds on off-road trails.
Riders of 2016 Husqvarna TC/FC and KTM SX/SX-F motocross bikes with 250-450cc engines are affected. Riders with these specific models and engine sizes face the highest risk.
Check for blue, white, and yellow Husqvarna bikes with the Husqvarna logo on the fuel tank shroud. KTM bikes are orange, black, and white with the KTM logo on the fuel tank shroud. Model year 2016 bikes have a 'G' as the 10th character in the VIN.
Immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles to prevent potential crashes.
Schedule a free repair with an authorized KTM or Husqvarna dealer by contacting the manufacturer directly.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles is contacting known consumers directly.
2016 Husqvarna TC and FC models with 250cc to 450cc engines, and KTM SX and SX-F models with 125cc to 250cc engines.
Check for blue, white, and yellow Husqvarna bikes with the Husqvarna logo on the fuel tank shroud, or orange, black, and white KTM bikes with the KTM logo on the fuel tank shroud. Model year 2016 bikes have a 'G' as the 10th character in the VIN.
The manufacturer is contacting known consumers directly, so you don't need to take extra action beyond stopping use and scheduling repairs.
We’ve drafted a message you can send KTM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6624 — KTM Competition off-road motocross motorcycles Hello, I own a Competition off-road motocross motorcycles that is covered by recall 6624 from KTM. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles is contacting known consumers directly. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
