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Fall / CollapseMay 29, 2013CPSC #13203

KTM North America Recalls KTM and Husaberg Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
7,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recall includes 13 models of KTM and Husaberg brand competition/closed-course and off-road motorcycles. Eleven 2013 KTM models are being recalled: 85 SX, 85 SXS, 125 SX, 150 SX, 150 XC, 200 XC-W, 250 SX, 250 XC, 250 XC-W, 300 XC and 300 XC-W. Two 2012 and 2013 Husaberg models are being recalled: TE 250 and TE 300. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycles below the tail end of the seat. The KTM motorcycles are black and orange and KTM is printed on the front number plate and on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The Husaberg motorcycles are blue, yellow and white with Husaberg printed on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Consumers can identify the model year by checking the letter in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head. The letter "C" is a 2012 model; "D" is a 2013 model.

Hazard

During use, the throttle cable can malfunction and result in an uncontrollable throttle. This poses a crash hazard to the rider.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Austria

Where it was sold

  • Authorized KTM and Husaberg dealerships nationwide from January 2012 to April 2013 for between $ 5,300 and $ 8,450.

Photos

2013 KTM 85 SX and 85 SXS models2013 KTM 125 SX, 150 SX and 250 SX models2013 KTM 150 XC , 250 XC and 300 XC models2013 KTM 200 XC-W, 250 XC-W and 300 XC-W models
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